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  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Promotion

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  • Physical activity is crucial for public health.
  • Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) variables predict health behaviors.
  • Self-affirmation is a psychological intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if self-affirmation interventions increase physical activity.
  • To examine the impact of self-affirmation on Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) variables.
  • To assess the potential of self-affirmation as a simple method for increasing physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty young adults participated in a longitudinal intervention study.
  • Participants were randomized into self-affirmation or non-affirmation groups.
  • Physical activity and TPB variables were measured at baseline and follow-up.

Main Results:

  • Self-affirmed participants reported significantly higher physical activity levels.
  • Self-affirmation led to more positive attitudes toward physical activity.
  • Higher intentions to be physically active were observed in the self-affirmation group.
  • Attitudes and intentions did not mediate the effect of self-affirmation on physical activity.

Conclusions:

  • Self-affirmation interventions effectively increase physical activity.
  • Self-affirmation positively influences TPB variables related to physical activity.
  • Self-affirmation presents a promising, simple strategy for enhancing physical activity levels.