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Can short-range intentions predict physical activity participation

K S Courneya1, E McAuley

  • 1Faculty of Physical Education, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|August 1, 1993
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Short-range intentions better predict physical activity than long-range ones, though correlations remain modest. This suggests physical activity may be less volitional than assumed, influenced by factors like perceived control.

Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Understanding intention-behavior relationships is crucial for promoting physical activity.
  • The temporal proximity of intentions may influence their predictive power for behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how short-range versus long-range intentions predict physical activity.
  • To explore the role of perceived behavioral control and expectation in physical activity participation.

Main Methods:

  • 42 undergraduate students completed physical activity and intention assessments over six weeks.
  • Both short-range (2-3 days) and longer-range (4 weeks) intentions were measured.
  • Physical activity was assessed multiple times per week.

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Main Results:

  • Short-range intentions demonstrated a stronger correlation with physical activity participation compared to long-range intentions.
  • The magnitude of correlations between intentions and physical activity was modest overall.
  • This suggests that intention alone may not fully account for physical activity behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Physical activity may be influenced by nonvolitional factors.
  • Perceived behavioral control and behavioral expectations could play a significant role in physical activity.
  • Future interventions should consider these factors beyond simple intention formation.