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Area of Science:

  • Exercise science
  • Group dynamics
  • Behavioral science

Background:

  • Group cohesion is a key predictor of adherence in exercise classes.
  • Exercise class cohesion is theorized to be dynamic, changing over time.
  • Empirical testing of cohesion's dynamism in exercise settings is lacking.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically test the dynamic nature of exercise class cohesion over time.
  • To examine changes in social and task cohesion within exercise programs.
  • To investigate the implications of cohesion's dynamism for physical activity interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A multilevel modeling framework was employed.
  • Exercisers (N=395) from 46 programs completed cohesion measures.
  • Data were collected after the second, fifth, and eighth classes.

Main Results:

  • Mean levels of social cohesion significantly changed over time.
  • Mean levels of task cohesion did not significantly change over time.
  • Observed patterns were consistent across individuals and groups.

Conclusions:

  • Social and task cohesion exhibit different levels of dynamism in group exercise.
  • The varying dynamism of cohesion has implications for research and interventions.
  • Understanding cohesion's dynamic nature can enhance physical activity group programming.