scholarly journals An Assessment of Physical Activity, Exercise Self-Efficacy Level and Stages of Behaviour Change among Adolescents

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mücahide ÖNER ◽  
Hasret YALÇINÖZ BAYSAL
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Self Efficacy

scholarly journals Improving Physical Activity mHealth Interventions: Development of a Computational Model of Self-Efficacy Theory to Define Adaptive Goals for Exercise Promotion

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dario Baretta ◽  
Fabio Sartori ◽  
Andrea Greco ◽  
Marco D’Addario ◽  
Riccardo Melen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Computational Model ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Protective Factor ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Promotion ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Activity Promotion

The practice of regular physical exercise is a protective factor against noncommunicable diseases and premature mortality. In spite of that, large part of the population does not meet physical activity guidelines and many individuals live a sedentary life. Recent technological progresses and the widespread adoption of mobile technology, such as smartphone and wearables, have opened the way to the development of digital behaviour change interventions targeting physical activity promotion. Such interventions would greatly benefit from the inclusion of computational models framed on behaviour change theories and model-based reasoning. However, research on these topics is still at its infancy. The current paper presents a smartphone application and wearable device system called Muoviti! that targets physical activity promotion among adults not meeting the recommended physical activity guidelines. Specifically, we propose a computational model of behaviour change, grounded on the social cognitive theory of self-efficacy. The purpose of the computational model is to dynamically integrate information referring to individuals’ self-efficacy beliefs and physical activity behaviour in order to define exercising goals that adapt to individuals’ changes over time. The paper presents (i) the theoretical constructs that informed the development of the computational model, (ii) an overview of Muoviti! describing the system dynamics, the graphical user interface, the adopted measures and the intervention design, and (iii) the computational model based on Dynamic Decision Network. We conclude by presenting early results from an experimental study.

scholarly journals Mediators of Lifestyle Behaviour Changes in Obese Pregnant Women. Secondary Analyses from the DALI Lifestyle Randomised Controlled Trial

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 311 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mireille NM van Poppel ◽  
Judith G.M. Jelsma ◽  
David Simmons
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Outcome Expectancy ◽  
Care Group ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviour ◽  
Intervention Effects

A better understanding of what drives behaviour change in obese pregnant overweight women is needed to improve the effectiveness of lifestyle interventions in this group at risk for gestational diabetes (GDM). Therefore, we assessed which factors mediated behaviour change in the Vitamin D and Lifestyle Intervention for GDM Prevention (DALI) Lifestyle Study. A total of 436 women, with pre-pregnancy body mass index ≥29 kg/m2, ≤19 + 6 weeks of gestation and without GDM, were randomised for counselling based on motivational interviewing (MI) on healthy eating and physical activity, healthy eating alone, physical activity alone, or to a usual care group. Lifestyle was measured at baseline, and at 24–28 and 35–37 weeks of gestation. Outcome expectancy, risk perception, task self-efficacy and social support were measured at those same time points and considered as possible mediators of intervention effects on lifestyle. All three interventions resulted in increased positive outcome expectancy for GDM reduction, perceived risk to the baby and increased task self-efficacy. The latter mediated intervention effects on physical activity and reduced sugared drink consumption. In conclusion, our MI intervention was successful in increasing task self-efficacy, which was related to improved health behaviours.

scholarly journals Maintaining physical activity following myocardial infarction: a qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Coull ◽  
Gemma Pugh
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Belief Systems ◽  
Affective Response ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Exercise Interventions

Abstract Background Outcomes following myocardial infarction (MI) are improved by uptake and maintenance of physical activity (PA), but little is understood regarding patients experience of maintaining an active lifestyle once immediate support, such as cardiac-rehabilitation (CR), has ended. Aim The purpose of this study was to investigate MI survivors’ attitude and appraisal towards PA and the perceived barriers, motivators and facilitators for maintaining PA long-term. Methods Semi-structured interviews were carried out with 18 adults (mean age 60.5, range 37–73 years) from England and Scotland, who were a minimum of 5 months post-MI (mean 29 months, range 5–122 months). There were comparatively more male participants (n = 13, 72 %) than female (n = 5, 28 %). Overall 12 (67 %) participants had attended CR. The interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis was performed using qualitative data analysis software NVivo. Results Data analysis indicated that the following four core themes influenced MI survivors’ behaviour and attitude towards PA: (1) MI as a teachable moment for behaviour change, (2) affective response to MI: enjoyment versus fear, (3) cognitive response to MI: self-perception, attitude and self-efficacy, and (4) access to support and resources, including PA facilities and social support. Participants highlighted a lack of available guidance on maintaining PA behaviour change following CR and that advice on the frequency and intensity of exercise to follow was often unclear and confusing. Feelings of vulnerability and fear of overexertion were apparent, affecting participants self-efficacy to exercise. Conclusions Current CR programmes fail to address PA belief systems and perceptions of self-efficacy to exercise. Interventions that address feelings of vulnerability and fear of overexertion may be beneficial. Providing ongoing PA advice and access to social support may facilitate patients to maintain changes in PA.

scholarly journals Active Living Becomes Achievable (ALBA): An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Behaviour Change Intervention at Promoting Physical Activity for Improved Mental Wellbeing

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Peddie ◽  
Austyn Snowden ◽  
Tony Westbury
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Patient Activation ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Mental Wellbeing ◽  
Active Living ◽  
Behaviour Change Intervention ◽  
Long Term Study

AbstractPhysical activity (PA) has been shown to be beneficial for physical and mental wellbeing. However, there is evidence to indicate people with mental health conditions are significantly less active than the general population. The aim of the research is to evaluate the effectiveness of Active Living Becomes Achievable (ALBA), a behaviour change intervention designed to specifically target individuals with mental and physical health conditions to increase motivation and adherence to physical activity to improve physical and mental wellbeing. 318 participants were recruited through existing exercise referral schemes in three areas of Scotland. A quantitative outcome evaluation, with a before and after design was carried out to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. Participants completed 5 outcome measures—the Scottish Physical Activity Questionnaire (SPAQ), the Self-Efficacy for Exercise Scale (SEE), the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scale (WEMWBS), the Patient Activation Measure (PAM) and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale—and wore an activity tracker for 16 weeks. Participants who opted into the long-term study were monitored for up to 12-months. ALBA significantly improved mental wellbeing, patient activation and self-efficacy. Although the intervention did not appear to increase adherence to PA. The ALBA intervention was effective at improving mental wellbeing but did not have a significant effect on PA levels. This suggests that the additional support offered through the ALBA intervention was key to improving wellbeing.

Self-efficacy, weight perception, and physical activity in Hispanic adolescents

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marissa D. Alert ◽  
Erin N. Etzel ◽  
Katie E. Chipungu ◽  
Judith R. McCalla ◽  
Patrice G. Saab ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Weight Perception ◽  
Hispanic Adolescents
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