Impact of a Community-Based Prevention Marketing Intervention to Promote Physical Activity Among Middle-Aged Women

2009 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia A. Sharpe ◽  
Ericka L. Burroughs ◽  
Michelle L. Granner ◽  
Sara Wilcox ◽  
Brent E. Hutto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavioral Intervention ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Trail Use

A physical activity intervention applied principles of community-based participatory research, the community-based prevention marketing framework, and social cognitive theory. A nonrandomized design included women ages 35 to 54 in the southeastern United States. Women ( n = 430 preprogram, n = 217 postprogram) enrolled in a 24-week behavioral intervention and were exposed to a media campaign. They were compared to cross-sectional survey samples at pre- ( n = 245) and postprogram ( n = 820) from the media exposed county and a no-intervention county ( n = 234 pre, n = 822 post). Women in the behavioral intervention had statistically significant positive changes on physical activity minutes, walking, park and trail use, knowledge of mapped routes and exercise partner, and negative change on exercise self-efficacy. Media exposed women had statistically significant pre- to postprogram differences on knowledge of mapped routes. No-intervention women had significant pre- to postprogram differences on physical activity minutes, walking, and knowledge of mapped routes.

Pilot Trial of a Social Cognitive Theory-Based Physical Activity Intervention Delivered by Nonsupervised Technology in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 924-930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoojin Suh ◽  
Robert W. Motl ◽  
Connor Olsen ◽  
Ina Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Behavioral Intervention ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Pilot Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Phone Calls

Background:Physical inactivity is prevalent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) and this highlights the importance of developing behavioral interventions for increasing physical activity (PA) in MS. This pilot trial examined the efficacy of a 6-week, behavioral intervention based on social cognitive theory (SCT) delivered by newsletters and phone calls for increasing PA in persons with MS who were physically inactive and had middle levels of self-efficacy.Methods:The sample included 68 persons with relapsing-remitting MS who were randomly assigned into intervention and control groups. The intervention group received SCT-based information by newsletters and phone calls, whereas the controls received information regarding topics such as stress management over 6 weeks. Participants completed self-report of PA and social cognitive variables.Results:The intervention group had a significant increase in self-reported PA (d = 0.56, P = .02) over the 6 weeks, but the controls had a nonsignificant change (d = –0.13, P = .45). Goal setting was changed in the intervention group (d = 0.68, P ≤ .01) and identified as a significant mediator of change in self-reported PA.Conclusions:This study provides initial evidence for the benefit of a theory-based behavioral intervention for increasing PA in MS.

Impact of After School Programming on Physical Activity Among Adolescents With Visual Impairments

2013 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 127-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos M. Cervantes ◽  
David L. Porretta
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Visual Impairments ◽  
After School ◽  
Single Subject ◽  
The Impact

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of an after school physical activity intervention on adolescents with visual impairments within the context of Social Cognitive Theory. Four adolescents with visual impairments (1 female, 3 males) between 14 and 19 years of age from a residential school for the blind served as participants. We used a range-bound changing criterion single-subject design. Physical activity was measured using ActiGraph accelerometers. Questionnaires were used to obtain information on selected social cognitive theory constructs. Results show that the intervention exerted functional control over the target behaviors (e.g., leisure-time physical activity) during intervention phases. Similarly, changes in scores for selected social cognitive constructs, in particular for outcome expectancy value, suggest a positive relationship between those constructs and physical activity behavior. No maintenance effects were observed.

scholarly journals Innovative Research Exploring the Effects of Physical Activity and Genetics on Cognitive Performance in Community-Based Older Adults

2015 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 559-568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Etnier ◽  
Jeffrey D. Labban ◽  
William B. Karper ◽  
Laurie Wideman ◽  
Aaron T. Piepmeier ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Susceptibility Gene ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Apolipoprotein E Gene ◽  
Cognitive Benefits ◽  
Moderating Role

Physical activity is predictive of better cognitive performance and lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The apolipoprotein E gene (APOE) is a susceptibility gene for AD with the e4 allele being associated with a greater risk of AD. Cross-sectional and prospective research shows that physical activity is predictive of better cognitive performance for those at greater genetic risk for AD. However, the moderating role of APOE on the effects of a physical activity intervention on cognitive performance has not been examined. The purpose of this manuscript is to justify the need for such research and to describe the design, methods, and recruitment tactics used in the conductance of a study designed to provide insight as to the extent to which cognitive benefits resulting from an 8-month physical activity program are differentiated by APOE e4 status. The effectiveness of the recruitment strategies and the feasibility of recruiting APOE e4 carriers are discussed.

scholarly journals Examining Neighborhood Social Cohesion in the Context of Community-based Participatory Research: Descriptive Findings from an Academic-Community Partnership

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lori Brand Bateman ◽  
Mona N. Fouad ◽  
Bianca Hawk ◽  
Tiffany Osborne ◽  
Sejong Bae ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Participatory Research ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Neighborhood Problems ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
Health Initiatives

<p class="Pa7"> <strong>Objective: </strong>The purpose of this article is to describe the process of conducting an assessment of neighborhood perceptions and cohesion by a community coalition-academic team created in the context of community-based participatory research (CBPR), to guide the design of locally rel­evant health initiatives.</p><p class="Pa7"><strong>Methods: </strong>Guided by CBPR principles, a collaborative partnership was established between an academic center and a lo­cal, urban, underserved neighborhood in Birmingham, Alabama to identify and address community concerns and priorities. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in September 2016 among community residents (N=90) to examine perceptions of neighborhood characteristics, including so­cial cohesion and neighborhood problems.</p><p class="Pa7"><strong>Results: </strong>The major concerns voiced by the coalition were violence and lack of neigh­borhood cohesion and safety. The com­munity survey verified the concerns of the coalition, with the majority of participants mentioning increasing safety and stopping the violence as the things to change about the community and the greatest hope for the community. Furthermore, results indicated residents had a moderate level of perceived social cohesion (mean = 2.87 [.67]).</p><p class="Pa7"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The Mid-South TCC Aca­demic and Community Engagement (ACE) Core successfully partnered with community members and stakeholders to establish a coalition whose concerns and vision for the community matched the concerns of residents of the community. Collecting data from different groups strengthened the interpretation of the findings and allowed for a rich understanding of neighborhood concerns. <em></em></p><p class="Pa7"><em>Ethn Dis.</em> 2017;27(Suppl 1):329-336; doi:10.18865/ed.27.S1.329.</p><br /><p> </p>

scholarly journals Reducing Attrition in Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 152-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonine Jancey ◽  
Andy Lee ◽  
Peter Howat ◽  
Ann Clarke ◽  
Kui Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Early Assessment ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
The Social

This study investigated attrition in a 6-month physical activity intervention for older adults. The program was based on the social-cognitive theory incorporating self-efficacy factors. Two hundred forty-eight insufficiently active 65- to 74-year-olds were recruited from the Australian federal electoral roll. The intervention comprised walking and strength and flexibility exercises and was conducted in 30 local neighborhoods where the participants resided. Characteristics of individuals lost to attrition (n= 86, 35%) were compared with those of program completers (n= 162, 65%). Logistic-regression analysis showed that those lost to attrition came from areas of lower socioeconomic status, were overweight and less physically active, and had lower walking self-efficacy scores and higher loneliness scores. The results suggest that early assessment of these characteristics should be undertaken to identify individuals at risk of attrition, to improve retention, and to avoid potential bias.

Does the Glass Slipper Fit?

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Veronica Hefner ◽  
Valerie Ellen Kretz
Keyword(s):  
Social Cognitive Theory ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Social Cognitive ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Positive Association ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional

Abstract. This study is a cross-sectional survey investigating the links between viewing Disney princess films and reports of romantic beliefs, relationship-contingent self-esteem, and attitudes relating to masculine courtship strategies. Results from the survey of 438 undergraduate students indicate a positive association between viewing Disney princess films and reports of relationship-contingent self-esteem, particularly for men, and endorsement of masculine strategies about courtship. Findings are discussed in the context of cultivation and social cognitive theory.

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