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The message matters: Advertisement framing and college women's beliefs toward exercise
Jaclyn Inel Hadfield1, Lucia Guerra-Reyes1, Lesa Huber1
1Department of Applied Health Science, School of Public Health, Indiana University Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.
Abstract:
Methods: Four differently framed group exercise advertisements were used to prompt focus group discussions on beliefs and intentions to exercise. Transcribed data were analyzed with a thematic content approach.
Abstract:
Results: Undergraduate female participants described more positive beliefs that influence intention with a well-being-framed advertisement. More negative beliefs were described when the advertisement focused on enhancing appearance. Participants of color believed that seeing more representation of diversity in advertisements would make engaging in exercise easier.
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Conclusion: Positive beliefs linked to a "well-being" frame and diverse imagery of women in exercise advertisements may improve intention to exercise, increasing physical activity among women.
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