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Kim HM. Fitness self-presentations on social media and the impact of social support on physical activities. J Health Psychol 2024:13591053241233370. [PMID: 38384177 DOI: 10.1177/13591053241233370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2024] Open
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Social media serves as one of the primary outlets for self-presentation and receiving social support. Even when individuals portray themselves negatively, it might not necessarily be intended for social disapproval. Conversely, positive self-presentation doesn't always guarantee social support. This study examined the relationship between positive and negative fitness self-presentations on social media and the reception of supportive feedback. Additionally, it investigated how social support might influence individuals' self-efficacy, motivation, and participation in physical activities (PA). Participants were fitness app users recruited from a crowdsourcing internet marketplace who had shared their fitness experiences on social media. The results indicated that both types of self-presentation received social support: presenters receiving more social support showed higher self-efficacy for PA. Moreover, fitness posters with higher self-efficacy in PA showed greater motivation for PA. This research suggests that fitness self-presentation allows users to receive social support, fostering confidence and motivation for engaging in PA.
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Baehr LA, Hiremath SV, Bruneau M, Chiarello LA, Kaimal G, Newton R, Finley M. Effect of Tele-exercise to Promote Empowered Movement for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury (TEEMS) Program on Physical Activity Determinants and Behavior: A Mixed Methods Assessment. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2024; 105:101-111. [PMID: 37678447 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the effects of group tele-exercise participation on physical activity (PA) determinants and behavior as identified by social cognitive theory (SCT) in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). DESIGN This clinically registered non-randomized trial [NCT05360719] used a single-group parallel mixed methods design. Quantitative and qualitative primary measures were assessed at pre-program and after 8-week intervention completion (post-program), with an additional 8-week period retention to capture quantitative assessments only. SETTING Community. PARTICIPANTS Individuals with chronic SCI (N=22, injury duration 2-50 years) aged 26-68 years (10 male/12 female). INTERVENTION An 8-week group tele-exercise program for individuals with SCI consisting of biweekly 60-minute classes delivered via live Web-conferencing software. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Exercise self-efficacy (Exercise Self-efficacy Scale for SCI: ESES), outcome expectations for exercise (Multidimensional Outcome Expectations for Exercise: MOEES), weekly PA minutes measured through quantitative assessments (Leisure Time PA Questionnaire for SCI: LTPAQ), and parallel qualitative thematic analysis of focus group interview transcripts. RESULTS Congruence between numeric and thematic findings was present for exercise self-efficacy and self-evaluative exercise outcome expectations. Improved exercise self-efficacy was influenced by exercise knowledge gained during program participation. Increased expectations of internal exercise outcomes, such as influence on psychological state and overall mood, occurred after program participation. Participant descriptions of the portability and sustainability of the program leading to added movement in everyday life were not reflected in the numeric scores of LTPAQ assessment. CONCLUSIONS Participation in an 8-week group tele-exercise program positively affected personal determinants of PA behavior immediately after participation. Future investigations should include a control group and biophysical PA measures such as wearable digital health devices.
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- Laura A Baehr
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Public Health, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Health Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Creative Arts Therapies, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, Boston University, Boston, MA
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- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, College of Nursing and Health Professions, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
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Baehr LA, Kaimal G, Bruneau M, Finley M. Development and Feasibility of a Group Tele-Exercise Program for Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury. J Neurol Phys Ther 2023; 47:200-207. [PMID: 37306469 DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE More than 50% of individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) report no regular exercise due to numerous barriers to participation. Tele-exercise services offer viable solutions to reduce barriers. However, limited evidence for SCI-specific tele-exercise programs is available. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a synchronous group tele-exercise program designed for individuals with SCI. METHODS Explanatory sequential mixed-methods design assessed feasibility of a synchronous 2-month biweekly group tele-exercise program for individuals with SCI. Numeric measures of feasibility were first collected (recruitment rate, sample features, retention, attendance), followed by postprogram interviews with participants. Thematic analysis of experiential feedback elaborated on numeric findings. RESULTS Eleven volunteers (ages = 49.5 ± 16.7 years) with SCI (range: 2.7-33.0 years) enrolled within 2 weeks of recruitment initiation. Retention was 100% retention at program completion. Median number of live classes attended per participant was 10 (62.5%). Participants described that attendance and satisfaction were facilitated by program-specific features including coinstruction by instructors with SCI-specific knowledge and lived experience, as well as group structure. Participants reported increased exercise knowledge, confidence, and motivation. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated feasibility of a synchronous group tele-exercise class for individuals with SCI. Key features facilitating participation include class length, frequency, coleadership by individuals familiar with SCI and exercise instruction, and group motivation. These findings begin to examine a viable tele-service strategy that could be employed as a bridge among rehabilitation specialists, community fitness instructors, and clients with SCI to increase physical activity access and behavior.Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see the Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1 available at: http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A442 ).
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- Laura A Baehr
- Departments of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science (L.A.B., M.F.), Health Sciences (M.B.), and Department of Creative Arts Therapies (G.K.), Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Warner LM, Fleig L, Wolff JK, Keller J, Schwarzer R, Nyman SR, Wurm S. What makes implementation intentions (in)effective for physical activity among older adults? Br J Health Psychol 2021; 27:571-587. [PMID: 34609039 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES For most populations, implementation intentions (IIs) facilitate physical activity (PA). However, for older adults, previous studies found mixed evidence for the effectiveness of this behaviour change technique. To examine which characteristics of IIs predict successful enactment, the content of older participants' IIs formed within a self-regulatory intervention to prompt PA was analysed. DESIGN A sample of N = 126 German speaking adults aged 64 and older formed up to six IIs for PA and reported their enactment 5 weeks later. METHODS Controlling for age and sex, multilevel models tested associations between characteristics of IIs (e.g., chronological rank of II, hetero- and homogeneity, specificity, presence of certain cues) and enactment. RESULTS Significantly related to enactment were: the chronological rank of an II (first IIs superior to last IIs), greater heterogeneity in activities, greater specificity of when-cues, and greater use of pre-existing routines. CONCLUSIONS Participants were more likely to enact their IIs 5 weeks later if they planned different (heterogeneous) activities, created IIs with more specific when-cues (e.g., on Monday at 9 am), and in particular a routine (e.g., after breakfast). They also enacted the first three IIs (chronological rank of II) more often than the last three IIs. Future experimental studies should test whether providing instructions to create IIs based on the above significant characteristics lead to more effective health behaviour change among older adults.
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- Department of Psychology, MSB Medical School Berlin, Germany
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- IGES Institute Berlin, Germany.,Department of Prevention Research and Social Medicine, Institute for Community Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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- Health Psychology, Freie Universität Berlin, Germany
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- SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warsaw, Poland
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- Bournemouth University Clinical Research Unit, Bournemouth University, UK
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- Department of Prevention Research and Social Medicine, Institute for Community Medicine, University Medicine Greifswald, Germany
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Applying Social Cognition Models to Explain Walking Duration in Older Adults: The Role of Intrinsic Motivation. J Aging Phys Act 2021; 29:744-752. [PMID: 33567407 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2020-0296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study examined the applicability of the health action process approach (HAPA) to walking duration in older adults and the added value of extending the HAPA by intrinsic motivation. Self-reports from older adults (N = 309; Mage = 78.7, 70-95 years) regarding activity-related intrinsic motivation and HAPA variables were collected at the baseline of a fall prevention intervention study. Walking duration at ≥3 metabolic equivalents of task was measured for 7 days via body-worn accelerometers. Two structural equation models with walking duration as a manifest outcome were specified. In both models, the model fit was acceptable, but intention and planning were not associated with walking duration. Intrinsic motivation was significantly related to most HAPA variables and walking duration. Variance explained for walking duration was R2 = .14 in the HAPA and R2 = .17 in the extended model. For explaining older adults' walking duration, intrinsic motivation, but not HAPA-based intention and planning, seemed to be important.
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Gyurcsik NC, Tupper SM, Brittain DR, Brawley LR, Cary MA, Ratcliffe-Smith D, Blouin JE, Marchant MG, Sessford JD, Hellsten LAM, Arnold BE, Downe P. A proof-of-concept study on the impact of a chronic pain and physical activity training workshop for exercise professionals. Scand J Pain 2021; 21:112-120. [PMID: 33035194 DOI: 10.1515/sjpain-2020-0089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Physical activity is essential for long-term chronic pain management, yet individuals struggle to participate. Exercise professionals, including fitness instructors, and personal trainers, are preferred delivery agents for education and instruction on chronic pain, physical activity, and strategies to use adherence-promoting behavioral skills. However, exercise professionals receive no relevant training during certification or continuing education opportunities to effectively support their participants living with chronic pain. Based on the ORBIT model for early pre-efficacy phases of development and testing of new behavioral treatments, the present Phase IIa proof-of-concept study was conducted. The purpose was to examine the impacts of a newly developed chronic pain and physical activity training workshop on psychosocial outcomes among exercise professionals. Outcomes included knowledge and attitudes regarding chronic pain, attitudes and beliefs about the relationship between pain and impairment, and self-efficacy to educate and instruct participants with chronic pain. METHODS Forty-eight exercise professionals (M age=44.4±11.0 years) participated in a three-hour, in-person workshop that was offered at one of four different locations. Participants completed pre- and post-workshop outcome assessment surveys. RESULTS Mixed MANOVA results comparing time (pre- versus post-workshop) by workshop location (sites 1 to 4) illustrated a significant within-subjects time effect (p<0.001). All outcomes significantly improved from pre- to post-workshop (p's<0.001), demonstrating large effect sizes (partial eta-squared values ranging from 0.45 to 0.59). CONCLUSIONS Findings offer early phase preliminary support for the effectiveness of the chronic pain and physical activity training workshop for exercise professionals. Based on ORBIT model recommendations, findings warrant future phased testing via a pilot randomized clinical trial as well as testing for impacts that trained professionals have on activity adherence among their clients living with chronic pain. Eventual workshop adoption by exercise professional certification organizations would ensure widespread and sustainable access to qualified exercise professionals to help individuals engage in physical activity. By increasing the capacity of available exercise professionals to deliver effective support, active individuals could better manage their chronic pain and live well.
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- Nancy C Gyurcsik
- University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- Pain Quality Improvement and Research for the Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Northern Colorado, College of Natural and Health Sciences, Greeley, CO, USA
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- University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of British Columbia, School of Health and Exercise Science, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, College of Kinesiology, 87 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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- University of Saskatchewan, Department of Archaeology and Anthropology, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Hsu RMCS, Valentova JV. Motivation for different physical activities: a comparison among sports, exercises and body/movement practices. PSICOLOGIA USP 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/0103-6564e190153] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Abstract Despite the well-known benefits for health, low levels of physical activity (PA) remain a public health issue. Research on motives for engaging in different PA shows differences in motives for Sports and Exercises. However, few studies addressed motives using more categories of PA. In this research, we investigated motives for four categories of PA (Individual Sports, Collective Sports, Exercises, and Body/Movement Practices), and possible effects of sex and age among 1,420 physically active individuals. Respondents answered the Motivation for Physical Activity Measure Revised. Intrinsic motives were higher for Sports, while Exercisers were motivated more extrinsically. Body/Movement Practices, although being composed of several activities defined by previous studies as Exercises, showed a motivational pattern closer to Sports. Fitness/Health motivation increased with age, while Appearance motivation decreased. Regarding sex, women reported higher Interest/Enjoyment than men. Our results can have implications for physical activities promotion, especially considering more categories than Sports/Exercises in the context of different motives.
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