Examining the relationships among concepts of control and exercise attendance

Article Abstract:

This study investigated the relationship between constructs of personal control and exercise attendance. Results indicate that behavioral intention and capacity beliefs, or individual expectations about action-specific behaviors, were more powerful predictors of attendance than beliefs related to outcomes.

United States, Canada, Statistical Data Included, Motivation (Psychology), Expectation (Psychology), Expectations, Self-control, Self control, Intention, Intention (Psychology)

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Self-handicapping in structured and unstructured exercise: toward a measurable construct

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Three studies showing the developmental stages of self-presentation strategy in exercise contexts (Self-Handicapping Exercise Questionnaire: SHEQ) have been discussed in detail. First is a pilot study used to determine the nature of the phenomenon of self-handicaps, the second is the item-creation/item-trimming model and the third is the factorial and cross validation of the self-handicaps.

Analysis, Self-care, Health, Self care (Health)

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Psychological benefits of physical activity are influenced by the social environment

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Leadership was found to positively influence exercise-induced feelings following physical activity as measured in a study of 46 college-aged females. Women participated in socially enriched or bland social interactions by an activity leader. Those participating in enriched conditions reported larger increases in self-efficacy.

Social aspects, Physical fitness, Recreation leadership

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