Physical Activity Engagement outside of College Physical Education: Application of the Transtheoretical Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (5) ◽  
pp. 924-932
Author(s):  
Heontae Kim ◽  
Taejeong Song ◽  
Soyoun Lim ◽  
Harold W. Kohl ◽  
Ho Han
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Motivational Readiness ◽  
Class Participation ◽  
Maintenance Stage ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Action Stage

Objective: In this study, we examined physical activity (PA) engagement outside of college physical education (PE) classes using the Transtheoretical Model (TTM). Methods: Overall, 414 university students enrolled in PE classes voluntarily participated in this study. Participants were asked to complete a survey packet to measure 4 core constructs of TTM and their PA level performed outside of PE classes. Among the participants, 150 randomly selected students were asked to wear a triaxial accelerometer for 7 consecutive days to identify their PA level. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analyses of variance were used to determine the association between stages of motivational readiness and other strategic core constructions. Results: We categorized 77% of respondents into either the "action" stage or the "maintenance" stage for engaging in additional PA outside of the classes. Behavioral processes of change showed a graded and significant association with the stages. Both self-efficacy and decisional balance were significantly higher in students at higher stages. Conclusion: Our findings showed that most students enrolled in college PE classes had additional PA outside of the class participation. In addition, behavioral processes may be effective strategies for this specific target group to promote PA.

Using “Stages of Behavioral Change” Constructs to Measure the Short-Term Effects of a Worksite-Based Intervention to Increase Moderate Physical Activity

1998 ◽  
Vol 82 (2) ◽  
pp. 615-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
Galen Cole ◽  
Sharon Hammond ◽  
Bruce Leonard ◽  
Fred Fridinger
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Stages Of Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Incentive Program ◽  
Maintenance Stage ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Change Concept ◽  
Short Term Effects

We evaluated a three-level incentive program to promote regular, moderate physical activity among employees working in a federal agency. The objective was to assess the short-term effects of the intervention by examining the stages people go through as they attempt to make permanent changes in physical activity. Indicators of the process by which changes in physical activity take place were based on a modified version of the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior. A one-group pretest/posttest design was used to ascertain which of the stages the 1,192 participants were in both before and after the intervention. Analysis indicated that, of the 1,192 participants, 6.5% regressed one or more stages, 30.3% did not regress or progress from one stage to another, 27.7% remained in the maintenance stage, and 35.4% progressed one (21.1%) or more (14.3%) stages during the 50-day intervention. Among those who progressed, the most common change was from preparation to late preparation (20.8%) and from late preparation to action (19.4%). Findings reinforce the notion that the stages of change concept can serve as indicators of the change process which, in turn, can be used as evidence of the short-term effectiveness of interventions. Findings also indicate this type of intervention holds promise for increasing physical activity among willing participants of a worksite population.

scholarly journals Use of Mobile Fitness-Related Applications and Active Video Games in High-School Youth

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 167-170 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krzysztof Sas-Nowosielski ◽  
Sylwia Szopa ◽  
Agnieszka Kowalczyk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Active Video Games ◽  
Physical Activity Monitoring ◽  
Maintenance Stage ◽  
Preparation Stage ◽  
Active Video ◽  
Third Person ◽  
Action Stage ◽  
School Youth

Abstract Introduction. Not many studies have been performed in Poland on using mobile applications from the sport and fitness category and exergames. The main purpose of this study was to investigate to what extent such technologies are used by youth. Material and methods. A total of 435 pupils (including 263 females) aged 17.78 ± 1.19 years took part in the study. A diagnostic survey was carried out; the data were collected using a questionnaire developed by the authors and a scale assessing the stage of exercise change developed by Marcus, Rakowski, and Rossi (1992). Descriptive statistics (means and standard deviations) were used to describe the data and to test differences between groups; a chi2 test was used with Cramér’s V statistic as a measure of effect size in contingency tables larger than 2 × 2. Results. Of the 435 participants, approximately a third (30.8%) had used some type of fitness application. The most frequently downloaded applications were exercise plans, such as Weider’s Aerobic Six and applications for physical activity monitoring (steps, distance), such as Endomondo. Exergames were less popular. Only 5.29% of the respondents claimed they used exergames regularly, although about every third person used them regularly, especially males. Conclusions. Eight of ten respondents held the view that such applications are useful but are something that they could do without; only one in ten could not imagine exercising without such applications. Most of the latter category of users were persons at the action stage, next - persons at the preparation stage, but - what is interesting - none at the maintenance stage. It seems, then, that such applications may be - and in the light of the data obtained really are - an indispensable aid for people at the early stages of developing a habit of regular physical activity.

Psychosocial Mediators of Physical Activity in a Randomized Controlled Intervention Trial

2006 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beth A. Lewis ◽  
LeighAnn H. Forsyth ◽  
Bernardine M. Pinto ◽  
Beth C. Bock ◽  
Mary Roberts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Standard Care ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Behavioral Science ◽  
Decisional Balance ◽  
Care Group ◽  
Standard Care Group ◽  
Physical Activity Interventions

Behavioral science theories have been used to develop physical activity interventions; however, little is known as to whether these interventions are effective due to changes in constructs related to these theories. Specifically, if the intervention is successful, does it work for the reasons hypothesized by the theory underlying it? The purpose of this study was to examine the importance of particular theoretical constructs among participants (n = 150) who had been randomly assigned to a physical activity intervention based on the Transtheoretical Model and Social Cognitive Theory (i.e., tailored group) or to a standard care group. Participants in the tailored group reported greater increases in behavioral processes and self-efficacy from baseline to 3 months than participants in the standard-care group. No between-group differences were found for cognitive processes and decisional balance. This study demonstrates that theory-based physical activity interventions may be effective through changes in particular theoretical constructs.

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

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.

scholarly journals Adolescent Physical Education Class Participation as a Predictor for Adult Physical Activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 616-623 ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak Palakshappa ◽  
Senbagam Virudachalam ◽  
Nicolas M. Oreskovic ◽  
Elizabeth Goodman
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Physical Education Class ◽  
Class Participation ◽  
Education Class

Determinants of incentive preferences for health behavior change in Japan

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 760-769
Author(s):  
Toshihiko Takada ◽  
Shingo Fukuma ◽  
Yosuke Yamamoto ◽  
Sayaka Shimizu ◽  
Kakuya Nihata ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Behavior ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Health Behavior Change ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Individual Preferences ◽  
Incentive Program ◽  
Maintenance Stage ◽  
Outcome Type ◽  
Action Stage

Abstract Interest in the use of incentives to promote health behavior change has been growing worldwide. However, to develop an effective incentive program, accurate information regarding individual preferences is essential. Therefore, the aim of this study was to clarify determinants of incentive preferences for health behavior change. A self-completed questionnaire survey regarding incentives for health behavior change was conducted in a Japanese village in 2015. The outcome measures were individual preferences for features of incentives, including item, frequency, type and value. The types of incentives were defined as follows: assured-type (given for participation); effort-type (given if participants make some kind of effort); and outcome-type (given if participants make achievements decided a priori). The associations with respondents’ sex, age, presence of lifestyle-related disease and stage in the transtheoretical model of health behavior change were investigated using multivariate analysis. A total of 1469 residents responded to the survey. Significant associations with preference for different incentive features were found as follows: for monetary items, female and elderly; for high frequency, female and maintenance stage; for effort-type, male, action stage and contemplation stage; and for outcome-type, maintenance stage and action stage. Our results appeared to identify determinants of incentive preferences for health behavior change. These findings are expected to promote the development of an incentive program more in tune with individual preferences.

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.

Motivational Readiness of Community College Students Engaging in Physical Activity

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Young ◽  
Dohyun Lee ◽  
Jill R. Sturts
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Community College ◽  
Community College Students ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Readiness For Change ◽  
Relationship Status ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Motivational Readiness ◽  
Stage Of Readiness

This study investigated the Stages of Motivational Readiness for Change (SMRC) related to the physical activity of community college students. The transtheoretical model was the basis for examining frequency and intentions of physical activity, relationships between behaviors, and demographic variables such as age, gender, income, relationship status, dependents, GPA, and BMI. A conceptual model was also created to depict statistically significant predictability for the stage of readiness for change, BMI, intention to use facilities, and current physical activity frequency. Findings revealed that stages varied according to gender, relationship status, and having children. In addition, SMRC was found to be a key predictor of students' current physical activity habits. Understanding the SMRC is helpful for administrators to determine levels of physical activity as it can provide a greater understanding of student mindset and result in determining appropriate programs, marketing strategies, and facility improvements for students to become more physically active.

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