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Perceptions of exercise consistency: Relation to exercise-related cognitive errors and cognitions
Sean R Locke1, Lawrence R Brawley1
1University of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Journal of Health Psychology
|November 6, 2015
Summary
Perceiving yourself as a consistent exerciser boosts self-regulation. Conversely, making cognitive errors about exercise reduces engagement and increases decision struggles, impacting adherence.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Exercise Science
Background:
- Understanding psychological factors influencing exercise adherence is crucial for public health.
- Cognitive errors represent a potential bias affecting decision-making and behavior, including exercise.
- Perceptions of adherence patterns may influence psychological outcomes related to exercise.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate psychological differences based on exercise adherence perceptions.
- To examine the relationship between exercise-related cognitive errors and exercise behavior.
- To explore the link between adherence perceptions, cognitive errors, and social cognitive outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Survey administered to 364 adults.
- Assessed exercise adherence patterns and cognitive errors.
- Measured social cognitive outcomes, including self-regulatory efficacy.
Main Results:
- Consistent exerciser perceptions correlated with higher self-regulatory efficacy.
- Inconsistent exerciser perceptions linked to weaker social cognitive outcomes.
- Higher exercise-related cognitive errors associated with reduced exercise frequency.
- Cognitive errors related to increased cognitive struggles in exercise decision-making.
Conclusions:
- Inconsistent exercise adherence perceptions are associated with diminished social cognitions.
- Exercise-related cognitive errors represent a bias linked to reduced exercise engagement.
- Addressing cognitive errors may improve exercise adherence and related psychological factors.
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