Feasibility of a Physical Activity Goal Setting Intervention
Author Information
Author(s): Maxfield Molly, Pituch Keenan, Salisbury Dereck, Yu Fang, Joseph Rodney
Primary Institution: Arizona State University
Hypothesis
Can different goal setting techniques enhance self-regulation and self-efficacy to increase physical activity among insufficiently active midlife adults?
Conclusion
The study found that a virtual coaching intervention with various goal-setting techniques showed promising retention and adherence rates among participants.
Supporting Evidence
- 91.3% of participants were retained at 6 months.
- Participants completed 85.9% of coaching sessions.
- Fitbit was worn for more than 10 hours a day on 87.1% of intervention days.
Takeaway
This study tested different ways to help middle-aged people exercise more, and it showed that many participants stuck with the program.
Methodology
Participants received a Fitbit for self-monitoring and weekly virtual coaching, assigned to different goal-setting groups.
Limitations
The small sample size limits the ability to use inferential statistics or examine group differences.
Participant Demographics
Insufficiently active midlife adults with obesity.
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