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Largely neglected by moral psychologists, sports offer a special window into human motivation. Ryan and Deci (2007) note that “sport and exercise epitomize motivation” because of the “exertion, energy, focus, and … discipline” they typically demand.
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Power, C., Sheehan, K.K. (2013). Moral Motivation and Sports. In: Handbook of Moral Motivation. Moral Development and Citizenship Education, vol 1. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6209-275-4_23
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