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Gold AK, Rabideau DJ, Katz D, Peters AT, Bist J, Albury EA, George N, Hsu IR, Faulkner M, Pletcher MJ, Nierenberg AA, Sylvia LG. Self-Efficacy for Exercise in Adults with Lifetime Depression and Low Physical Activity. PSYCHIATRY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS 2024; 4:100159. [PMID: 39301562 PMCID: PMC11412315 DOI: 10.1016/j.psycom.2024.100159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/22/2024]
Abstract
People may be more likely to exercise if they have self-efficacy for exercise (SEE). We conducted an exploratory analysis of SEE using data from a clinical trial designed to increase physical activity (N = 340). We evaluated correlates of baseline SEE and the relationship between baseline SEE and physical activity. Low SEE at baseline was correlated with lower well-being, physical activity, and higher depression at baseline. Participants with high (vs. low) baseline SEE had higher physical activity (but no differential change in activity) over time. These data highlight the potential role of SEE in psychological health and physical activity.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alexandra K Gold
- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- Biostatistics, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Fiedorowicz JG, Mikocka-Walus A. Journal of Psychosomatic Research 2023 year in review. J Psychosom Res 2024; 177:111619. [PMID: 38413330 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2024.111619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Jess G Fiedorowicz
- The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Department of Psychiatry, School of Public Health and Epidemiology, Brain & Mind Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- School of Psychology & Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, Deakin University Geelong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Puci MV, Cavallo C, Gatti A, Carnevale Pellino V, Lucini D, Calcaterra V, Zuccotti G, Lovecchio N, Vandoni M. International fitness scale (IFIS): association with motor performance in children with obesity. PeerJ 2023; 11:e15765. [PMID: 37547723 PMCID: PMC10399561 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.15765] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health; and compared with their normal-weight peers, these individuals tend to have a lower level of self-confidence, and consequently lower physical activity adherence. Due to these self-perceived barriers, the aim of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of an online training program on self-reported physical fitness (SRPF) in children with obesity (OB). Methods A total of 32 children with OB carried out physical fitness (PF) tests and were asked to complete the International Fitness Enjoyment Scale (IFIS) questionnaire. The physical fitness tests were the Standing Broad Jump (SBJ), the 6-Min Walking Test (6MWT) and the 4 × 10 m sprint test. Children participated in a 3-weekly 60-min training session through Zoom platform. Before the beginning of the training protocol, OB children were compared with normal weight (NW) ones for PF batteries and the IFIS questionnaire. Changes in performances after the training were assessed by paired Student t and Wilcoxon tests. Results After the online training program children increased their performance in 6MWT (mean difference (MD) = 54.93; p < 0.0001) in SBJ (MD = 10.00; p = 0.0001) and in 4 × 10 m sprint test (MD = -0.78; p < 0.0001). No differences were found in children's physical fitness perception. Discussion Our study highlighted how a structured online training program can lead to improvements in PF of children with OB. Instead, the lack of differences in SRPF after the training suggests interesting questions to be explored on the aspects linked to self-perception. Therefore, even if our training protocol could not directly improve SRPF in children with obesity, the enhancement of their PF could be a starting point for achieving this result with a longer training period and consequently improve PA participation for children with OB.
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- Mariangela Valentina Puci
- Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Pharmacy, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
- Biostatistics and Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Department of Public Health, Experimental Medicine and Forensic Science, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Exercise and Sports, LUNEX International University of Health, Lussemburgo, Lussemburgo
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- Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity (LAMA)-Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity (LAMA)-Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
- Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Roma “Tor Vergata”, Rome, Italy
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- BIOMETRA Department, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
- Exercise Medicine Unit, Istituto Auxologico Italiano IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, “Vittore Buzzi” Children’s Hospital, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical and Clinical Science, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Human and Social Science, University of Bergamo, Bergamo, Italy
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- Laboratory of Adapted Motor Activity (LAMA)-Department of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy
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