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The role of implementation planning in increasing physical activity identification
Natasha Carraro1, Patrick Gaudreau
1University of Ottawa, School of Psychology, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. ncarr033@uottawa.ca
American Journal of Health Behavior
|December 17, 2009
Summary
Identifying with physical activity helps students create plans for achieving their goals, leading to better progress. This process also reinforces their identification with physical activity over time.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral science
- Health psychology
- Exercise science
Background:
- Physical activity identification is crucial for sustained engagement.
- Understanding the mechanisms driving physical activity behavior change is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between physical activity identification and goal progress.
- To explore the role of implementation planning in this process.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study design.
- Involved 111 university students.
Main Results:
- Identifying with physical activity promoted the formation of implementation plans.
- Implementation plans led to greater physical activity goal progress.
- Planning and progress in physical activity goals enhanced identification with physical activity over time.
Conclusions:
- Interventions should incorporate implementation planning to foster physical activity identification.
- Promoting planning and goal progress can lead to sustained positive changes in physical activity behavior.
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