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Purpose
Motivational processes are insufficiently recognized in models of human endurance. Hence, two studies examined a motivational model proposing that the quality of pre‐task autonomous motivation influences performance at high intensity via the in‐task temptation to reduce effort and value of goal pursuit.
Methods
The studies involved 40 participants each (Study 1:33% female, Mage = 21.55,...