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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Behavioral preparation is a crucial step between planning and engaging in physical activity.
  • Acquiring equipment like pedometers can serve as an indicator of this preparatory behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify predictors of preparatory behavior for physical activity.
  • To examine if self-efficacy and outcome expectancies predict pedometer acquisition.
  • To determine if preparatory actions facilitate subsequent physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal survey of 143 university students was conducted.
  • Participants were offered a complimentary pedometer as an indicator of preparatory behavior.
  • Self-efficacy and outcome expectancies were assessed as predictors, with physical activity measured two weeks later.

Main Results:

  • Pedometer collection was associated with higher physical activity at follow-up.
  • Self-efficacy, but not outcome expectancies, predicted pedometer collection.
  • An interaction showed self-efficacy compensated for low outcome expectancies.

Conclusions:

  • Pedometer acquisition is a preparatory action facilitated by self-efficacy.
  • This preparatory behavior represents a proximal self-regulatory step towards health behavior change.