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Assessing motivational readiness and decision making for exercise.

B H Marcus1, W Rakowski, J S Rossi

  • 1Division of Behavioral Medicine, Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI 02906.

Health Psychology : Official Journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
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Understanding exercise adoption involves weighing the pros and cons of physical activity. Positive perceptions (Pros) and avoidance (Cons) significantly influence an individual's stage in adopting an exercise routine.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Behavior change theories are crucial for understanding health-related actions.
  • The trans-theoretical model (TTM) is widely applied to various health behaviors.
  • Exercise adoption presents unique motivational and cognitive challenges compared to other behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the motivational and cognitive factors influencing exercise adoption.
  • To examine the relationship between perceptions of exercise and stages of adoption.
  • To assess the applicability of the trans-theoretical model to exercise behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed 778 participants from four worksites using a 40-item questionnaire.
  • Utilized principal-components analysis to identify key constructs.

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  • Employed analysis of variance (ANOVA) to test associations with the stage of exercise adoption.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified two primary factors: positive perceptions of exercise (Pros) and avoidance of exercise (Cons).
    • Both Pros and Cons, along with Decisional Balance (Pros minus Cons), were significantly linked to the stage of exercise adoption.
    • Findings align with TTM applications in other behavior change domains like smoking cessation.

    Conclusions:

    • Motivational and cognitive processes, specifically perceptions of exercise, are key determinants of exercise adoption.
    • The trans-theoretical model provides a useful framework for understanding exercise behavior change.
    • Exercise adoption may differ from other behaviors like smoking cessation, requiring tailored interventions.