scholarly journals The Determination of Predictive Construct of Physical Behavior Change on Osteoporosis Prevention Women Aged 30-50: A Trans-Theoretical Method Study

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farideh Malekshahi ◽  
Alirezad Hidarnia ◽  
Shamseddin Niknami ◽  
Frakhondeh Aminshokravi
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Preventive Behavior ◽  
Osteoporosis Prevention ◽  
Activity Data ◽  
The Mean

<p>Osteoporosis is a major public health priority in Iran and throughout the world. The prevention of osteoporosis has recently become the ultimate goal of many health professionals. Behavior change is one of the most powerful strategies to prevent osteoporosis. This study aimed to determine the predictive construct of physical preventive behavior of osteoporosis in women aged 30-50 in Khorramabad, west of Iran. This study included 269 women selected from all the health centers of Khorramabad city according to the inclusion criteria of the study and through random cluster and systematic sampling. The data gathering tools were valid and reliable questionnaires of demographic information, stages of change, decisional balance, self-efficacy, and physical activity. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The mean of the subjects’ age was 38.72±7.003, and the mean of light weekly physical activity was 38.83±56.400. The results showed that the construct of self-efficacy had the highest predictive power of the preventive behavior. The results also showed that self-efficacy among the constructs of the Trans-theoretical Model was the only predictive construct for osteoporosis prevention behavior. Therefore, the findings of this study can serve as a base for educational interventions in behavioral changes to prevent of osteoporosis by health authorities.</p>

Implementation Intentions for Exercise and Physical Activity: Who Do They Work For? A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-359
Author(s):  
Justin Kompf
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Implementation Intentions ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Change Technique ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Physical Activity And Exercise ◽  
Behavior Change Technique

Background: As a behavior change technique, implementation intentions are a cost-effective strategy to promote physical activity and exercise. This technique helps individuals plan when and where they will do a behavior. However, previous research on implementation intentions and physical activity has shown heterogeneous outcomes. Methods: The primary aim of this review was to systematically review the literature on the social cognitive variables that moderate the mediating effects of implementation intentions on physical activity and exercise. Following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines, 22 papers yielded 24 studies. Of the 24 reviewed studies, 1 was cross-sectional, 12 were randomized control trials, 10 were longitudinal, and 1 was secondary data from a randomized control trial. Results: Habit strength, self-concordance, self-efficacy, perceived behavioral control, and intention were identified as moderating variables. Conditions for effectiveness for implementation intentions were observed. Implementation intentions are an effective behavior change technique for individuals who have preexisting intentions and strong self-efficacy. Conclusions: Implementation intentions may be a valuable behavior change technique for certain individuals. For self-efficacious individuals who desire to be physically active, implementation intentions can help translate intentions into behavior.

scholarly journals A Goal Setting Intervention Positively Impacts Adolescents’ Dietary Behaviors and Physical Activity Self-Efficacy

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 92-108 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mical Kay Shilts ◽  
Marilyn S. Townsend
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Dietary Behaviors

The efficacy of a youth development intervention on improving eating and physical activity(PA) self-efficacy, goal attainment scaling, goal effort, and behaviors was examined in a repeated measures, quasi-experimental field trial. Ethnically diverse students (n=64) from a low-income middle school participated in the 10-session intervention driven by the Social Cognitive Theory with a Goal Setting Theory emphasis. Participants, 13-14 years old, made significant changes in dietary behaviors (P=0.03) and PA self-efficacy (P=0.02) after receiving the intervention. Self-efficacy did not mediate dietary behavior change but did mediate the small changes made in PA. Goal effort was not a mediator of behavior change. After the intervention, more participants rated themselves as making one lasting improvement in eating (P

scholarly journals Decisional balance and self-efficacy of physical activity among the elderly in Rasht in 2013 based on the transtheoretical model

10.19082/4447 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 4447-4453 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seddigheh Abbaspour ◽  
Rabiollah Farmanbar ◽  
Fateme Najafi ◽  
Arezoo Mohamadkhani Ghiasvand ◽  
Leila Dehghankar
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Decisional Balance

Predictors of Physical Activity 6 Months Postintervention in the Active for Life Initiative

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meghan Baruth ◽  
Sara Wilcox
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Body Function ◽  
Active Intervention ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Active Living Every Day

Background:Understanding who is most and least likely to remain active after the completion of physical activity (PA) interventions can assist in developing more targeted and effective programs to enhance prolonged behavior change. The purpose of this study was to examine predictors of meeting PA recommendations 6 months postintervention in participants enrolled in Active for Life.Methods:Participants from 2 behavioral PA programs [158 Active Choices (AC); 1025 Active Living Every Day (ALED)] completed surveys 6 months after completion of the active intervention. Analyses examined predictors of meeting PA recommendations at follow-up.Results:The following were significant predictors: In ALED: self-report health status, satisfaction with body function, and self-efficacy at baseline; PA status at posttest; changes in self-efficacy, perceived stress, and satisfaction with body function and appearance from baseline to posttest. In AC: PA status at posttest.Conclusions:The ultimate goal of health promotion programs is to teach the behavioral skills necessary to sustain behavior change once an active intervention is complete. The findings from this study suggest that predicting PA behavior after cessation of PA interventions may not be straightforward, and predictor variables may operate differently in different intervention approaches.

Application of the Transtheoretical Model to Physical Activity in Deaf Individuals

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-240 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Korologou ◽  
Vassilis Barkoukis ◽  
Lambros Lazuras ◽  
Haralambos Tsorbatzoudis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
The Other ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Preparation Stage

The current study used the transtheoretical model (TTM) as a guiding theoretical framework to assess differences in processes of change, decisional balance, and self-efficacy among deaf individuals with different levels of physical activity. Overall, 146 participants (M age = 26.4 yr, SD = 4.28) completed anonymous questionnaires assessing the dimensions of the TTM, stages of change, processes of change, decisional balance, and self-efficacy. Analysis of variance showed that both experiential and behavioral processes of change were higher in the preparation, action, and maintenance stages than in the other stages. Accordingly, the benefits of physical activity participation were stronger in the preparation stage, whereas the costs were more evident in the precontemplation stage. Finally, self-efficacy at the preparation stage was higher than in the other stages. The findings revealed how different stages of physical activity participation can be explained through the TTM, and the implications for physical activity intervention are discussed.

Does Physical Activity Behavior Vary by Handedness?

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 397-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bradley J. Cardinal
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Processes Of Change ◽  
Change Strategies ◽  
Activity Behavior ◽  
Physical Activity Behavior Change

Purpose. Explore whether adults' physical activity behavior or their use of physical activity behavior-change strategies, as derived from the Transtheoretical Model, differed by handedness. Methods. A cross-sectional survey of 151 adults' hand preference (i.e., handedness: right, left, ambidextrous) and their use of the behavioral and cognitive processes of change, decisional balance scores (i.e., pros minus cons), self-efficacy, and their stage of change for physical activity involvement. Results. Left-handers showed significantly less use of the behavioral and cognitive processes of change compared to right-handers (M = 46.9 vs. M = 40.5 and M = 46.9 vs. M = 40.5, respectively). Left-handers were also significantly more likely to be in the earlier (i.e., inactive or irregularly active) stages of change relative to right-handers (84.6% vs. 48.1%, respectively). Discussion. Handedness may be a previously unrecognized, heritable correlate of physical activity behavior and the use of physical activity behavior-change strategies.

Application of Theoretical Models to Exercise Behavior among Employed Women

1994 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bess H. Marcus ◽  
Bernardine M. Pinto ◽  
Laurey R. Simkin ◽  
Janet E. Audrain ◽  
Elaine R. Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Exercise Behavior ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Employed Women

Purpose. This study examines the utility of three theoretical models—the stages of change model, self-efficacy theory, and the decisional balance model—in understanding exercise behavior among employed women. Design. Data for this cross-sectional study were collected as part of a routine follow-up of a worksite-based smoking and health risk appraisal study. Setting. The study was conducted in three Rhode Island worksites, including one manufacturing company, one medical center, and one retail outlet. Subjects. Of a sample of 431 women who completed exercise questionnaires, 293 reported participation in a physical activity over the previous week. The average age of the sample was 41.1 years, and mean years of education was 12.8. Measures. Previously validated measures to determine stage of exercise behavior, exercise self-efficacy, exercise decisional balance, and physical activity participation were administered. Additional demographic information was also obtained. Results. Frequency counts revealed that 39% of the population was sedentary, 34% were participating in irregular activity, and 27% were active. MANOVAs followed by one way ANOVAs revealed that women in Precontemplation scored the lowest and those in Maintenance scored the highest on the self-efficacy, pro, and decisional-balance indices, with the trend reversed on the con scale. A chi-square test revealed that women with one or more young children in the home were more likely to be in a lower stage of exercise adoption. Conclusions. Most of the women in this cross-sectional study did not engage in regular activity. Presence of young children in the home was significantly related to decreased activity. The results are limited by the nonrandomized, and cross-sectional nature of the study design. Data suggest that, with multiple roles and responsibilities, women may be better served by stage-matched interventions to increase physical activity.

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