scholarly journals Need for Cognition Among Users of Self-Monitoring Systems for Physical Activity: Implications for System Design and Tailoring (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsi Halttu ◽  
Harri Oinas-Kukkonen
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Need For Cognition ◽  
Monitoring Systems ◽  
Moderator Variable ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Perceived Credibility ◽  
Reported Study ◽  
Rich Data ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND Need for cognition (NFC) is among the most studied personality traits in psychology. Despite its apparent relevance for engaging with technology and use of information, it has not been studied in the context of self-monitoring systems and wearables for health. The reported study is the first to explore the relationship between this trait and commercial self-monitoring systems among existing users. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore the effect of NFC levels on selection of self-monitoring systems and evaluation of system features self-monitoring and feedback as well as perceived credibility and perceived persuasiveness. We also assessed perceived behavior change in the form of self-reported activity after adopting the system. METHODS Survey data was collected in (blinded) in October 2019 among university students that had used a digital system to monitor their physical activity at least for two months. A Web-based questionnaire had three 3 parts: details of system use, partially randomly ordered theoretical measurement items, and user demographics. The data was analyzed with structural equation modelling. The effect of NFC was assessed both as three groups (low, moderate, high) and as continuous moderator variable. RESULTS There were significantly higher scores among high NFC individuals for all tested system features. NFC also had some effect on system selection. Perceived credibility is crucial for these systems, but relationships with credibility differ for low and high NFC individuals. For those with low NFC, it increases the persuasiveness of the system, but this effect is absent from high NFC individuals. For high NFC users, credibility is strongly related to self-monitoring activity and is perhaps continuously evaluated during prolonged use. The relationship between perceived persuasiveness and self-reported activity after adopting the system was very strong only for high NFC individuals. CONCLUSIONS Individuals’ system choices seem to reflect their intrinsic motivations to engage with rich data, and commercial systems might themselves be a tailoring strategy. Important characteristics of the system like perceived credibility have different role depending on NFC levels. Our data demonstrate that NFC as a trait differentiating information processing has several implications for selection, design and tailoring of self-monitoring systems.

scholarly journals Physical Activity as a Mediator in the Relationship Between Race or Ethnicity and Changes in Multimorbidity

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 342-342
Author(s):  
Jason Newsom ◽  
Emily Denning ◽  
Ana Quinones ◽  
Miriam Elman ◽  
Anda Botoseneanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sex Education ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Insurance Coverage ◽  
Ethnic Disparities ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Racial Ethnic

Abstract Racial/ethnic disparities in multimorbidity (≥2 chronic conditions) and their rate of accumulation over time have been established. Studies report differences in physical activity across racial/ethnic groups. We investigated whether racial/ethnic differences in accumulation of multimorbidity over a 10-year period (2004-2014) were mediated by physical activity using data from the Health and Retirement Study (N = 10,724, mean age = 63.5 years). Structural equation modeling was used to estimate a latent growth curve model of changes in the number of self-reported chronic conditions (of nine) and investigate whether the relationship of race/ethnicity (non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, non-Hispanic White) to change in the number of chronic conditions was mediated by physical activity after controlling for age, sex, education, marital status, personal wealth, and insurance coverage. Results indicated that Blacks engaged in significantly lower levels of physical activity than Whites (b = -.171, □ = -.153, p < .001), but there were no differences between Hispanics and Whites (b = -.010, □ = -.008, ns). Physical activity also significantly predicted both lower initial levels of multimorbidity (b = -1.437, □ = -.420, p < .001) and greater decline in multimorbidity (b = -.039, □ = -.075, p < .001). The indirect (mediational) effect for the Black vs. White comparison was significant (b = .007, □ = .011, 95% CI [.004,.010]). These results provide important new information for understanding how modifiable lifestyle factors may help explain disparities in multimorbidity in middle and later life, suggesting greater need to reduce sedentary behavior and increase activity.

Modeling Longitudinal Relationships Between Habit and Physical Activity: Two Cross-Lagged Panel Design Studies in Older Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 464-473 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rob J.H. van Bree ◽  
Catherine Bolman ◽  
Aart N. Mudde ◽  
Maartje M. van Stralen ◽  
Denise A. Peels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Functional Limitations ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Design Studies ◽  
Mediation Effects ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Longitudinal Relationships

These longitudinal studies in older adults targeted mediated relationships between habit and physical activity (PA). In The Netherlands two independent studies were conducted among 1976 (Study 1: Mage = 63.63, SD = 8.66, 30% functional limitations) and 2140 (Study 2: Mage = 62.75, SD = 8.57, 45% functional limitations) adults aged 50 years or older. Cross-lagged panel designs were applied to examine whether habit mediates the relationship between prior and later PA and whether PA simultaneously mediates the relationship between prior and later habit. Data on habit and PA were collected by means of questionnaires at baseline (t0) and at 6 (t1) and 12 (t2) months after baseline measurement. Results of structural equation modeling analyses were not unambiguous. Indications for the existence of both hypothesized mediation effects were found, but no clear, unequivocal pattern appeared. Somewhat more support was found for the PA-habit-PA path than for the habit-PA-habit path. More research is needed to draw more definitive conclusions.

scholarly journals FACTORS INFLUENCING THE PERFORMANCE OF SUSTAINABLE OIL PALM GROWERS COOPERATIVE IN SABAH

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (16) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Ainul Shazwin Sahidan ◽  
Zaki Aman ◽  
Abdul Rahman Abdul Rahim ◽  
Nazirah Che Jaafar ◽  
Humaira Mat Taib ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oil Palm ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Good Governance ◽  
P Value ◽  
Moderator Variable ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Equation Modelling ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderate Relationship

Almost one million hectares of oil palm in Malaysia have been planted by the oil palm independent smallholders (OPISH). Most of these farms are small size holding and scatters throughout Malaysia. These factors cause them to face several problems and consequently put their income below potential. To assist the OPISH, the government had introduced the oil palm grower cooperative known as Koperasi Penanam Sawit Mampan (KPSM). The objective of KPSM is to increase the oil palm yield, OPISH incomes, and as a platform of interaction between OPISH and extension officers to discuss their problems. However, cooperatives' performance can be influenced by several factors. This paper aims to study the extension officer and members' participation as independent variables. Good governance is incorporated as a moderator variable to investigate a cooperative's performance. The partial least squares (PLS 3.0) and structural equation modelling instruments are used to analyse the data in this study. Most of the respondents are male, and 22% are of the younger generation. The results demonstrated that good governance (p-value of 0.095(p<0.1) and t=1.669 (more than 1.64) has a moderate relationship between members' participation and cooperatives' performance. On the other hand, good governance did not strengthen the relationship between the extension officer and co-operatives performance.

The Relationship Between Self-Regulatory Efficacy and Physical Activity in Adolescents With a Caveat: A Cross-Lag Design Examining Weather

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 210-216
Author(s):  
Kathleen S. Wilson ◽  
Kevin S. Spink
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Cold Weather ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Future Research ◽  
School Year ◽  
Warm Weather ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The use of self-efficacy to predict physical activity has a long history. However, this relationship is complex, as self-efficacy is thought to influence and be influenced by physical activity. The directionality of the self-regulatory efficacy (SRE) and physical activity relationship was examined using a cross-lagged design. A secondary purpose was to examine these relationships across differing weather conditions. Methods: Canadian adolescents (N = 337; aged between 13 and 18 years) completed the physical activity and SRE measures 4 times during a school year. Structural equation modeling was used to perform a cross-lag analysis. Results: The relationships between physical activity and SRE appeared to be weather dependent. During a more challenging weather period (eg, cold weather), the relationship between physical activity and SRE was bidirectional. However, no relationship emerged when the 2 constructs were assessed during a more optimal weather period (eg, warm weather). Conclusions: Some support has been provided for the bidirectional nature of the relationship between physical activity and SRE. The relationship appeared to be qualified by climate considerations, suggesting that future research examine how weather may relate not just to physical activity but also to the correlates of physical activity.

THE INFLUENCE OF NETWORK BUILDING ON THE INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOUR OF SELF-MONITORING INDIVIDUALS: INTEGRATING PERSONALITY AND SOCIAL CAPITAL PERSPECTIVES

2020 ◽  
pp. 2150038
Author(s):  
MOHAMED NASAJ ◽  
SULAFA BADI
Keyword(s):  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Service Sector ◽  
Idea Generation ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Network Building ◽  
Innovative Work ◽  
Innovative Work Behaviour ◽  
Strategic Relationships ◽  
The Relationship

Network building ability is an important skill that has positive implications for individuals’ innovative work behaviour. Although high self-monitors are capable of building strategic relationships, little is known about how this capability helps these individuals innovate in service organisations, particularly generating, promoting and realising innovative ideas. We proposed that network building ability may act as an important mediator through which self-monitoring links to innovative work behaviour. Using structural equation modelling to analyse 417 completed questionnaires from employees in the United Arab Emirates service sector, we found that high self-monitors were more likely to have high network building abilities, which in turn help support their innovative work behaviour. The evidence suggests that network building ability fully mediates the relationship between self-monitoring and idea generation and idea promotion, while partially mediating the relationship between self-monitoring and idea realisation. We discuss the theoretical contributions and managerial implications of the study.

scholarly journals Physical Activity as a Regulatory Variable between Adolescents’ Motivational Processes and Satisfaction with Life

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (15) ◽  
pp. 2765 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikel Vaquero Solís ◽  
Pedro Antonio Sánchez-Miguel ◽  
Miguel Ángel Tapia Serrano ◽  
Juan J. Pulido ◽  
Damián Iglesias Gallego
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Basic Psychological Needs ◽  
The Other ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Controlled Motivation ◽  
The Relationship

Framed within Self-Determination Theory, the objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between satisfaction and frustration of basic psychological needs, levels of motivation, physical activity, and satisfaction with life. Methods: A total of 487 students participated, comprising males (n = 262) and females (n = 225), aged between 14 and 16 years (M = 15.02; SD = 0.87), from different secondary schools. Results: A regression analysis was carried out (structural equation modeling) that revealed the existence of two theoretical lines, one positive and the other negative, where the satisfaction of basic psychological needs was positively related to autonomous motivation and physical activity, which predicted satisfaction with life. On the other hand, the frustration of basic psychological needs was positively related to controlled motivation, whereas controlled motivation (introjected regulation and extrinsic regulation) was inversely associated with physical activity and satisfaction with life. Conclusion: The results show the importance of motivational processes in physical activity, and the effects of physical activity on satisfaction with life in adolescents who spend more time engaged in physical activity.

scholarly journals “Measure Your Belly.” New Zealand Children’s Constructions of Health and Fitness

2002 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisette Burrows ◽  
Jan Wright ◽  
Justine Jungersen-Smith
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
The Body ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
National Education ◽  
Health And Fitness ◽  
Fitness And Health ◽  
The Relationship

The expansion of health as a concept, repeated expressions of nationwide concerns about young people’s health, and the accompanying information explosion about health and fitness have worked together to support versions of physical education that explicitly address health issues. The conflation of health with physical education, however, is not without problems. This paper explores some consequences of the relationship between health, fitness, and physical activity through an examination of students’ responses to questions relating to health and fitness in the New Zealand National Education Monitoring Project. The children responding to the NEMP tasks were very familiar with the relationship between physical activity, fitness, and health. While this seems to point to the efficacy of physical and health education programs, the ways in which these children seem to have accepted this relationship with a great deal of certainty does not necessarily contribute to their health and well-being but rather suggests an acceptance of discourses that are associated with guilt, the self-monitoring of the body, and which seem to deny the pleasure that can be associated with physical activity.

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