Physical Activity Psychology Research: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going?

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley J. Cardinal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychology Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Quarter Century ◽  
Call To Action ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Foundational Work

This paper offers a critical review and analysis of physical activity psychology research over the past quarter century (primarily), describes current research trends in the area, and suggests future research directions. This is a vast and ambitious task. Furthermore, the contributions come from those within kinesiology, as well as outside of kinesiology, with many new disciplines and professions advancing research agendas in this domain. There are rich and distinctive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations in this area, opportunities that have genuine transformative potential. Following the paper's introduction, six major topics are addressed, including: what physical activity psychology is, foundational work in physical activity psychology research, trends in physical activity psychology research, behavioral specificity, physical activity prevalence, and where to go in the future. The paper concludes with a call-to-action, particularly aimed at helping to get and keep people physically active across the lifespan, which is the fundamental work of physical activity psychology.

Barriers to Physical Activity Among Assertive Community Treatment Participants: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 102-117
Author(s):  
Garrett Huck ◽  
Michele Mahr ◽  
Blaise Morrison ◽  
Cruz Finnicum ◽  
Emre Umucu
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Assertive Community Treatment ◽  
Premature Mortality ◽  
Community Treatment ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Activity Levels ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Future Research Directions

There is a paucity of research about factors influencing physical activity participation among individuals with severe mental illness (SMI). Consequently, this group continues to engage in low levels of activity, resulting in high comorbidity and premature mortality. This study examined the barriers to activity experienced by individuals with SMI receiving assertive community treatment (ACT) services. A mixed-methods approach was used to gain a comprehensive understanding of (a) the most frequently identified barriers to activity, (b) the degree to which specific barriers influence activity levels and stages of change, and (c) the consistency between those barriers experienced by ACT participants and individuals receiving other types of treatments. Participants identified a variety of barriers. Several significant correlations with low activity and stages of change were noted, and consistency with those barriers experienced by individuals receiving treatment in other settings was observed. Implications for clinical practice and future research directions are discussed.

scholarly journals Adolescent Biological Maturity and Physical Activity: Biology Meets Behavior

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 332-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lauren B. Sherar ◽  
Sean P. Cumming ◽  
Joey C. Eisenmann ◽  
Adam D.G. Baxter-Jones ◽  
Robert M. Malina
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Biological Maturation ◽  
Health Related Behaviors ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Biological Maturity ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
The Relationship

The decline in physical activity (PA) across adolescence is well established but influence of biological maturity on the process has been largely overlooked. This paper reviews the limited number of studies which examine the relationship between timing of biological maturity and PA. Results are generally inconsistent among studies. Other health-related behaviors are also considered in an effort to highlight the complexity of relationships between biological maturation and behavior and to provide future research directions.

scholarly journals A Holistic Review of Public-Private Partnership Literature Published between 2008 and 2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liang Ma ◽  
Junning Li ◽  
Ruoyu Jin ◽  
Yongjian Ke
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Project Management ◽  
Bibliometric Analysis ◽  
State Of The Art ◽  
Research Trends ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Science Mapping ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Future Research Directions

Adopting a holistic approach in the review of the public-private partnership (PPP) literature published since 2008 by incorporating scientometric analysis and further systematic analysis, this study aims to provide the big picture of the state-of-the-art research in PPP by addressing major issues and suggesting research trends in PPP. Following a three-step research methodology, this study started from a bibliometric analysis with science mapping to provide the state-of-the-art information on PPP research keywords, scholars, journal articles, institutions, and countries. A further systematic review was also conducted to identify future research directions of PPP in project management. The review of the existing literature in PPP revealed that there had been insufficient systematic approach in summarizing the research topics and proposing new research trends in PPP-related project management. It was further indicated that sustainability and innovation in PPP could be further studied, such as integrating building information modeling with PPP. Factors related to barriers in PPP implementation would continue growing. Future research directions in PPP were also proposed following the systematic review, for example, comparative studies of PPP practice between developing and developed countries. The current study provides a comprehensive approach by integrating bibliometric analysis, science mapping, and qualitative analysis in the latest PPP research. It reveals the contemporary research themes in PPP and provides directions for near-future directions of PPP research in project management.

scholarly journals The Relation Between Early Adolescent Physical Activity and Internalizing Problems: Variations in Exercise Motivations as a Critical Moderator

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (5) ◽  
pp. 662-688
Author(s):  
Stephen G. Taylor ◽  
Nicole Zarrett ◽  
Alex M. Roberts
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Internalizing Problems ◽  
Self Determination Theory ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Moderating Effects ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
Intrinsic Motivations ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Main Effects ◽  
Theory Framework

Inconsistencies exist regarding the relation between physical activity (PA) and internalizing symptomology in early adolescence, and there is need for investigation of potential moderators that may account for these discrepancies. The current study utilized a Self-Determination Theory Framework to investigate the main effects of five key motivations to exercise and their moderating effects between PA and internalizing problems in an underserved sample of adolescents ( n = 167; mean age = 12.19 years; 73% African American). Analyses showed that intrinsic motivations were negatively related to internalizing problems and extrinsic motivations were positively related. PA was only protective against internalizing problems when intrinsic motivations were high and had iatrogenic effects when these were low. Exploratory analyses further delineated the unique effects of motivational orientations. Clinical implications and future research directions are discussed.

scholarly journals The Support Person's Preferences and Perspectives of Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults With Cognitive Impairment

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terence W. H. Chong ◽  
Emily You ◽  
Kathryn A. Ellis ◽  
Kay L. Cox ◽  
Karra D. Harrington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Imaging Biomarkers ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Directions ◽  
New Information ◽  
Cognitive Benefits ◽  
Future Research Directions

Objectives: Physical activity (PA) is beneficial for older adults' cognition. There is limited research investigating perspectives of support persons (SPs) of next-of-kins (NOKs) with cognitive impairment. This exploratory study aimed to investigate perspectives of SPs of older adults with Alzheimer's Dementia (AD) or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI).Methods: A telephone survey of 213 SPs of NOKs from the Australian Imaging, Biomarkers and Lifestyle Flagship Study of Ageing (AIBL) was undertaken to quantitatively assess SPs' beliefs and knowledge about PA benefits, current PA level of their NOK, and PA program preferences. The contribution of age, gender, diagnosis and mental health symptoms was assessed using multiple logistic regression analyses.Results: Many SPs were aware of PA benefits for memory (64%) and believed it would help their NOK (72%). Older SP age was associated with less awareness of benefits (p = 0.016). SPs caring for male NOKs were more likely to believe that PA would be helpful than those caring for female NOKs (p = 0.049). NOK AD diagnosis (rather than MCI) (p = 0.014), older age (p = 0.005) and female gender (p = 0.043) were associated with lower PA levels. SPs were mixed regarding preference for their NOKs to participate in individual (45%) or group (54%) PA. Many SPs wanted to participate in PA with their NOK (63%).Conclusions: The results highlight that SPs have high levels of awareness of the cognitive benefits of PA, and describe their preferences regarding PA programs. The findings provide new information to inform targeted public health messaging, PA prescribers and providers, and future research directions.

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