Physical Activity and The Stages of Motivational Readiness for Change Model

2003 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Change Model ◽  
Motivational Readiness

Motivational Readiness of Community College Students Engaging in Physical Activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Young ◽  
Dohyun Lee ◽  
Jill R. Sturts
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Community College ◽  
Community College Students ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Relationship Status ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Motivational Readiness ◽  
Stage Of Readiness

This study investigated the Stages of Motivational Readiness for Change (SMRC) related to the physical activity of community college students. The transtheoretical model was the basis for examining frequency and intentions of physical activity, relationships between behaviors, and demographic variables such as age, gender, income, relationship status, dependents, GPA, and BMI. A conceptual model was also created to depict statistically significant predictability for the stage of readiness for change, BMI, intention to use facilities, and current physical activity frequency. Findings revealed that stages varied according to gender, relationship status, and having children. In addition, SMRC was found to be a key predictor of students' current physical activity habits. Understanding the SMRC is helpful for administrators to determine levels of physical activity as it can provide a greater understanding of student mindset and result in determining appropriate programs, marketing strategies, and facility improvements for students to become more physically active.

Differences Among College Students Motivational Readiness for Regular Physical Activity

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 694
Author(s):  
Fitni Destani ◽  
Brittney Cardente ◽  
Zachariah Carroll ◽  
Kimberly Godin ◽  
Alison O’Brien ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Regular Physical Activity ◽  
Motivational Readiness

scholarly journals Motivational readiness for physical activity and quality of life in long-term lung cancer survivors

Lung Cancer ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 61 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew M. Clark ◽  
Paul J. Novotny ◽  
Christi A. Patten ◽  
Sarah M. Rausch ◽  
Yolanda I. Garces ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Physical Activity ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Cancer Survivors ◽  
Motivational Readiness

Using the Stages of Change Model to Increase the Adoption of Physical Activity among Community Participants

1992 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 424-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bess H. Marcus ◽  
Stephen W. Banspach ◽  
R. Craig Lefebvre ◽  
Joseph S. Rossi ◽  
Richard A. Carleton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Exercise Intervention ◽  
Change Model ◽  
Resource Manual ◽  
Exercise Interventions ◽  
Stages Of Change Model ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Media Channels

Purpose. This study examined the use of the stages of change model to design an exercise intervention for community volunteers. Design. The “Imagine Action” campaign was a community-wide event incorporating the involvement of local worksites and community agencies. Community members registering for the campaign were enrolled in a six-week intervention program designed to encourage participation in physical activity. Subjects. Six hundred and ten adults aged 18 to 82 years old enrolled in the program. Seventy-seven percent of the participants were female and the average age was 41.8 years (SD = 13.8). Setting. The campaign was conducted in a city with a population of approximately 72,000 and was promoted throughout community worksites, area schools, organizations, and local media channels. Measures. One question designed to assess current stage of exercise adoption was included on the campaign registration form as were questions about subject name, address, telephone number, birthdate, and gender. Intervention. The intervention included written materials designed to encourage participants to initiate or increase physical activity, a resource manual describing activity options in the community, and weekly “fun walks” and “activity nights.” Results. A Stuart-Maxwell test for correlated proportions revealed that subjects were significantly more active after the six-week intervention. Sixty-two percent of participants in Contemplation became more active while 61 % in Preparation became more active. Conclusions. Most participants increased their stage of exercise adoption during the six-week intervention. This study provides preliminary support for use of the stages of change model in designing exercise interventions.

Evaluation of Motivationally Tailored vs. Standard Self-Help Physical Activity Interventions at the Workplace

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 246-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bess H. Marcus ◽  
Karen M. Emmons ◽  
Laurey R. Simkin-Silverman ◽  
Laura A. Linnan ◽  
Elaine R. Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Tailored Intervention ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Motivational Readiness ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Treatment Conditions ◽  
Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Exercise Promotion

Purpose. This study compares the efficacy of a self-help intervention tailored to the individual's stage of motivational readiness for exercise adoption with a standard self-help exercise promotion intervention. Design. Interventions were delivered at baseline and 1 month; assessments were collected at baseline and 3 months. Setting. Eleven worksites participating in the Working Healthy Research Trial. Subjects. Participants (n = 1559) were a subsample of employees at participating worksites, individually randomized to one of two treatment conditions. Intervention. Printed self-help exercise promotion materials either (1) matched to the individual's stage of motivational readiness for exercise adoption (motivationally tailored), or (2) standard materials (standard). Measures. Measures of stage of motivational readiness for exercise and items from the 7-Day Physical Activity Recall. Results. Among intervention completers (n = 903), chi-square analyses showed that, compared to the standard intervention, those receiving the motivationally tailored intervention were significantly more likely to show increases (37% vs. 27%) and less likely to show either no change (52% vs. 58%) or regression (11% vs. 15%) in stage of motivational readiness. Multivariate analyses of variance showed that changes in stage of motivational readiness were significantly associated with changes in self-reported time spent in exercise. Conclusions. This is the first prospective, randomized, controlled trial demonstrating the efficacy of a brief motivationally tailored intervention compared to a standard self-help intervention for exercise adoption. These findings appear to support treatment approaches that tailor interventions to the individual's stage of motivational readiness for exercise adoption.

Physical Activity Engagement outside of College Physical Education: Application of the Transtheoretical Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 924-932
Author(s):  
Heontae Kim ◽  
Taejeong Song ◽  
Soyoun Lim ◽  
Harold W. Kohl ◽  
Ho Han
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Motivational Readiness ◽  
Class Participation ◽  
Maintenance Stage ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Action Stage

Objective: In this study, we examined physical activity (PA) engagement outside of college physical education (PE) classes using the Transtheoretical Model (TTM). Methods: Overall, 414 university students enrolled in PE classes voluntarily participated in this study. Participants were asked to complete a survey packet to measure 4 core constructs of TTM and their PA level performed outside of PE classes. Among the participants, 150 randomly selected students were asked to wear a triaxial accelerometer for 7 consecutive days to identify their PA level. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analyses of variance were used to determine the association between stages of motivational readiness and other strategic core constructions. Results: We categorized 77% of respondents into either the "action" stage or the "maintenance" stage for engaging in additional PA outside of the classes. Behavioral processes of change showed a graded and significant association with the stages. Both self-efficacy and decisional balance were significantly higher in students at higher stages. Conclusion: Our findings showed that most students enrolled in college PE classes had additional PA outside of the class participation. In addition, behavioral processes may be effective strategies for this specific target group to promote PA.

A Comparison of Face-to-Face or Internet-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention on Targeted Determinants

2009 ◽  
Vol 36 (6) ◽  
pp. 1051-1064 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebekah M. Steele ◽  
W.K. Mummery ◽  
Trudy Dwyer
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Health Status ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Motivational Readiness ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Self Reported Health Status

This article describes the equivalency testing results of a 12-week behavior change program on targeted determinates of physical activity (PA) and self-reported health status. Participants ( n = 192) were randomized to face-to-face, combined Internet and face-to-face, and Internet-only groups. Equivalency testing was used to examine differences and statistical equivalency across groups for all outcome measures (social support, self-efficacy, perceived health status, and motivational readiness for PA). Participants were assessed at baseline, postintervention, and 2 and 5 months postintervention. Motivational readiness for PA increased across all groups. The face-to-face and combined groups showed changes in social support; however, they were not statistically different and were equivalent. There were no changes in self-efficacy or physical health status. Overall face-to-face and the Internet delivery modes show similar results. If Internet-based programs can be shown to be as effective as face-to-face, they may in turn be a more efficient and cost-effective delivery method.

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