Affective Determinants of Physical Activity: A Conceptual Framework and Narrative Review.

The literature on affective determinants of physical activity (PA) is growing rapidly. The present paper aims to provide greater clarity regarding the definition and distinctions among the various affect-related constructs that have been examined in relation to PA. Affective constructs are organized according to the Affect and Health Behavior Framework (AHBF), including: (1) (e.g., how one feels in response to PA behavior) to PA; (2) (e.g., how one feels throughout the day, unrelated to the target behavior); (3) (e.g., affective associations, implicit attitudes, remembered affect, anticipated affective response, and affective judgments); and (4) (e.g., intrinsic motivation, fear, and hedonic motivation). After defining each category of affective construct, we provide examples of relevant research showing how each construct may relate to PA behavior. We conclude each section with a discussion of future directions for research.