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April 8, 2026Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism0 citations

Distinct Motivational Profiles Based on Self‐Determination Theory Among Young and Middle‐Aged Adults With Prediabetes: Associations With Self‐Management

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LCLingxue ChenJYJing YangLWLi Wang

Key Points

  • To explore the different motivational profiles based on self-determination theory among adults with prediabetes and their association with self-management.
  • Identified motivational profiles in young and middle-aged adults with prediabetes.
  • Examined the prevalence of these profiles related to self-management behaviors.
  • Utilized self-determination theory as a framework for analysis.
  • The low psychological need satisfaction-low motivation profile was the most common among participants.
  • Certain motivational profiles showed a stronger association with effective self-management strategies.
  • Highlighting the need for personalized intervention approaches based on motivation.

Abstract

Significant heterogeneity exists in health motivation characteristics among young and middle-aged individuals with prediabetes, with the low psychological need satisfaction-low motivation profile representing the largest proportion. Incorporating motivation-oriented stratification into diabetes prevention strategies may provide a useful framework for delivering tailored interventions and supporting more sustainable self-management.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f17974eaea4b11a7afdehttps://doi.org/10.1111/dom.70726
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