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Hill MA, Paterson JL, Rebar AL. Secondary traumatic stress in partners of paramedics: A scoping review. Australas Emerg Care 2024; 27:1-8. [PMID: 37451885 DOI: 10.1016/j.auec.2023.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Paramedics experience post-traumatic stress in their work, and many paramedics turn to their intimate partner for support. However, exposure to traumatic event details can leave partners vulnerable to secondary traumatic stress. Despite substantial research into reducing stress and improving support for paramedics, few studies have investigated their partners' trauma experiences and support needs. This scoping review aimed to examine evidence regarding secondary traumatic stress in paramedic partners. METHODS The MEDLINE, PsychINFO, CINAHL, EMCare, and Sociology Source Ultimate databases were searched up to November 9, 2022. The results sections of studies published in English involving a sample of paramedic partners that examined the impact of paramedics' work-related exposure to trauma on their intimate partner were extracted for analysis. This scoping review was guided by the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. Key themes were generated using a framework synthesis approach. RESULTS Five qualitative studies and one quantitative study were included, indicating a paucity of literature regarding secondary traumatic stress in paramedic partners. Post-traumatic stress experienced by paramedics can crossover to paramedic partners in the form of secondary traumatic stress; furthermore, it can have widespread effects on couple functioning. While paramedic partners appear to recognise the need for effective coping strategies, they perceive that little support is available to them. Notably, effective strategies aimed at reducing secondary traumatic stress in paramedic partners are limited. CONCLUSION Further research is required to quantify secondary traumatic stress severity in paramedic partners and explore relationships between post-traumatic stress, secondary traumatic stress, and couple functioning. Further, evaluation of partner support needs and barriers to accessing support is warranted.
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- Matthew A Hill
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Normal Gardens, Queensland, Australia; School of Health, University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Queensland, Australia.
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- Flinders Institute of Mental Health and Wellbeing, College of Education, Psychology & Social Work, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Normal Gardens, Queensland, Australia
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Hill VM, Ferguson SA, Vincent GE, Rebar AL. 'It's satisfying but destructive': A qualitative study on the experience of bedtime procrastination in new career starters. Br J Health Psychol 2024; 29:185-203. [PMID: 37787021 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2022] [Revised: 06/27/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Bedtime procrastination, the volitional delay of going to bed without any external circumstances causing the delay, is linked to multiple indicators of inadequate sleep. Intervening to reduce bedtime procrastination may be an important avenue to improve sleep outcomes, yet the phenomenon remains poorly understood in populations at risk for bedtime procrastination. New career starters, those who have graduated from tertiary education and started a new full-time job within the past 12 months, may be susceptible to problematic bedtime procrastination and are at an opportune time for a 'fresh start' to change behaviour. AIMS The objectives of this study were to understand how bedtime procrastination is experienced and perceived by new career starters, to identify the enablers and barriers to behaviour change in new career starters and to explore themes for future interventions. MATERIALS & METHODS Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with 28 participants. RESULTS Inductive thematic analysis was used to find seven themes: (1) negative feelings before and during bedtime procrastination; (2) wanting to versus knowing I shouldn't; (3) difficulty falling asleep; (4) influence of automatic processes; (5) consequences of bedtime procrastination; (6) lack of self-control and (7) technology captures late-night attention. Participants emphasised the need for me-time, self-negotiation to continue procrastinating and knowledge of the value of sleep. DISCUSSION & CONCLUSION Findings suggest that bedtime procrastination involves both reflective and automatic cognitive processes. Future interventions would benefit from a dual-process approach, using cognitive and behavioural techniques to reduce bedtime procrastination.
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- Vanessa M Hill
- Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Gardner B, Mainsbridge CP, Rebar AL, Cooley PD, Honan C, O'Brien J, Pedersen SJ. Breaking the Habit? Identifying Discrete Dimensions of Sitting Automaticity and Their Responsiveness to a Sitting-Reduction Intervention. Int J Behav Med 2024; 31:55-63. [PMID: 36750501 PMCID: PMC10803392 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-023-10155-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Growing evidence suggests that sitting is activated automatically on exposure to associated environments, yet no study has yet sought to identify in what ways sitting may be automatic. METHOD This study used data from a 12-month sitting-reduction intervention trial to explore discrete dimensions of sitting automaticity, and how these dimensions may be affected by an intervention. One hundred ninety-four office workers reported sitting automaticity at baseline, and 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months after receiving one of two sitting-reduction intervention variants. RESULTS Principal component analysis extracted two automaticity components, corresponding to a lack of awareness and a lack of control. Scores on both automaticity scales decreased over time post-intervention, indicating that sitting became more mindful, though lack of awareness scores were consistently higher than lack of control scores. CONCLUSION Attempts to break office workers' sitting habits should seek to enhance conscious awareness of alternatives to sitting and afford office workers a greater sense of control over whether they sit or stand.
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- Benjamin Gardner
- Department of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, GU2 7XH, Surrey, UK
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- School of Education, University of New England, Armidale, NSW, 2351, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, 4702, Australia
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- Active Work Laboratory, School of Education, University of Tasmania, Newnham, TAS, 7250, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania, Newnham, TAS, 7250, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Kelvin Grove, QLD, 4059, Australia
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- Active Work Laboratory, School of Education, University of Tasmania, Newnham, TAS, 7250, Australia.
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Hill VM, Ferguson SA, Vincent GE, Rebar AL. Beyond circadian timing: A new model of bedtime procrastination. Sleep Health 2024; 10:5-6. [PMID: 37989627 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2023.10.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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- Vanessa M Hill
- Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
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- Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Central Queensland University, Appleton Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Amanda L Rebar
- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute, School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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Rebar AL, Williams R, Short CE, Plotnikoff R, Duncan MJ, Mummery K, Alley S, Schoeppe S, To Q, Vandelanotte C. The impact of action plans on habit and intention strength for physical activity in a web-based intervention: is it the thought that counts? Psychol Health 2023:1-21. [PMID: 37545087 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2023.2241777] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Action planning is a common approach used in physical activity interventions. The aim of this study was to assess the association of frequency, consistency and content of action planning with physical activity behaviour, intention strength and habit strength. METHODS AND MEASURES Within a 3-month web-based, computer-tailored physical activity intervention, participants (N = 115; 68.7% female, M age =43.9; range = 22-73 years) could create 6 rounds of action plans for 4 activities each (24 total). RESULTS Consistency of action planning during the intervention was associated with change in physical activity at 9-months, and intention and habit strength at 3-months and 9-months. Frequency of action planning was negatively associated with intention at 3-months and 9-months. The effect of action planning consistency on physical activity behaviour was no longer significant when accounting for change in intention and habit strength. CONCLUSION Consistency of how, where, when and with whom people plan their physical activity may translate into stronger physical activity habits. Interventions should avoid encouraging making many distinct action plans, but rather encourage stable contexts through consistent action planning.
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- Amanda L Rebar
- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change, Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
- Melbourne School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- School of Education, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
- Active Living Research Program, Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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Reifsteck EJ, Hevel DJ, Anderson SN, Rebar AL, Maher JP. Investigating Intraindividual Variability of Psychological Needs Satisfaction and Relations With Subsequent Physical Activity. J Sport Exerc Psychol 2023; 45:166-170. [PMID: 37160291 DOI: 10.1123/jsep.2022-0140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Heeding recent calls to capture dynamic variability of physical activity (PA) motivation within a self-determination theory framework, this study examined the extent to which psychological needs satisfaction in PA predicted subsequent PA, disaggregating within-person and between-persons data. University students (N = 89) wore an ActiGraph GT3X accelerometer for 6 days and reported basic psychological needs satisfaction daily. Multilevel models examined whether competence, autonomy, and relatedness for the previous day's PA (>2,020 counts per minute) predicted the following day's minutes of PA (>2,020 counts per minute), controlling for previous-day PA. Participants who, on average, reported greater feelings of autonomy and competence tended to engage in more minutes of PA the following day. When participants reported feeling greater relatedness than what was typical for them, they tended to engage in more PA the following day. Psychological needs vary day to day, but how and to what extent they predict PA depends on the specific need.
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- Erin J Reifsteck
- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC,USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC,USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC,USA
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- Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD,Australia
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC,USA
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Schoeppe S, Waters K, Salmon J, Williams SL, Power D, Alley S, Rebar AL, Hayman M, Duncan MJ, Vandelanotte C. Experience and Satisfaction with a Family-Based Physical Activity Intervention Using Activity Trackers and Apps: A Qualitative Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:3327. [PMID: 36834022 PMCID: PMC9963519 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Wearable activity trackers and smartphone apps have been shown to increase physical activity in children and adults. However, interventions using activity trackers and apps have rarely been tested in whole families. This study examined the experience and satisfaction with an activity tracker and app intervention (Step it Up Family) to increase physical activity in whole families. Telephone interviews were conducted with Queensland-based families (n = 19) who participated in the Step it Up Family intervention (N = 40, single-arm, pre/post feasibility study) in 2017/2018. Using commercial activity trackers combined with apps, the intervention included an introductory session, individual and family-level goal setting, self-monitoring, family step challenges, and weekly motivational text messages. Qualitative content analysis was conducted to identify themes, categories and sub-categories. In summary, parents reported that children were engaged with the activity tracker and app features to reach their daily step goals. Some technical difficulties were experienced with app navigation, syncing of activity tracker data, and tracker band discomfort. Although families liked that the weekly text messages reminded them to be active, they did not find them very motivating. Using text messages for physical activity motivation in families requires further testing. Overall, the intervention was well-received by families for increasing physical activity motivation.
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- Stephanie Schoeppe
- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4702, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4702, Australia
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- Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Deakin University, Geelong 3125, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4702, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4702, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4702, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4702, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4702, Australia
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- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle 2308, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton 4702, Australia
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Rebar AL, Lally P, Verplanken B, Diefenbacher S, Kwasnicka D, Rhodes RE, Lanzini P, Koutoukidis DA, Venema TAG, Gardner B. Changes in virus-transmission habits during the COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-national, repeated measures study. Psychol Health 2022; 37:1626-1645. [PMID: 35899368 PMCID: PMC9615635 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2022.2097682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 05/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The COVID-19 pandemic saw promotion of novel virus transmission-reduction behaviours, and discouragement of familiar transmission-conducive behaviours. Understanding changes in the automatic nature of such behaviours is important, because habitual behaviours may be more easily reactivated in future outbreaks and disrupting old habits may discontinue unwanted behaviours. DESIGN A repeated-measures, multi-national design tracked virus-transmission habits and behaviour fortnightly over six months (Apr-Sept 2020) among 517 participants (age M = 42 ± 16y, 79% female). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Within-participant habit trajectories across all timepoints, and engagement in transmission-reduction behaviours (handwashing when entering home; handwashing with soap for 20 seconds; physical distancing) and transmission-conducive behaviours (coughing/sneezing into hands; making physical contact) summed over the final two timepoints. RESULTS Three habit trajectory types were observed. Habits that remained strong ('stable strong habit') and habits that strengthened ('habit formation') were most common for transmission-reduction behaviours. Erosion of initially strong habits ('habit degradation') was most common for transmission-conducive behaviours. Regression analyses showed 'habit formation' and 'stable strong habit' trajectories were associated with greater behavioural engagement at later timepoints. CONCLUSION Participants typically maintained or formed transmission-reduction habits, which encouraged later performance, and degraded transmission-conducive habits, which decreased performance. Findings suggest COVID-19-preventive habits may be recoverable in future virus outbreaks.
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- Amanda L. Rebar
- School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Social Psychology, Ulm University, Ulm, Germany
- Department of Social Monitoring and Methodology, German Youth Institute, Munich, Germany
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- NHMRC CRE in Digital Technology to Transform Chronic Disease Outcomes, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Faculty of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Warszawa, Poland
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- School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, Canada
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- Department of Management, Ca’ Foscari University, Venice, Italy
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- Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology, King’s College London, London, UK
- Department of Psychology, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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Sharouni TJ, McClymont RG, Alcorn C, Rebar AL, Law KH, Jackson B, Caltabiano N, Dimmock JA. Within- and between-person relationships between spontaneous self-affirmations, coping style, and wellbeing. Stress Health 2022; 38:940-949. [PMID: 35332663 PMCID: PMC10083911 DOI: 10.1002/smi.3145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2021] [Revised: 03/06/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Self-affirmations-responding to self-threatening information by reflecting on positive values or strengths-help to realign working self-concept and may support adaptive coping and wellbeing. Little research has been undertaken on spontaneous self-affirmations in response to everyday threats, and less has been undertaken on the relationships between spontaneous self-affirmations, coping, and wellbeing. This study aimed to test both within- and between-person relationships between spontaneous self-affirmations, coping, and wellbeing, controlling for threat intensity and other outcomes. A repeated survey assessment design was adopted to achieve these aims. Outcome measures included approach coping, avoidance coping, positive affect, negative affect, and eudaimonic wellbeing. It was found that spontaneous self-affirmations positively predicted approach coping and positive affect at both within- and between-person levels, and eudaimonic wellbeing at the between-person level. Overall, spontaneous self-affirmations were positively associated with approach coping and aspects of wellbeing.
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- Taylor-Jane Sharouni
- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.,School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sports Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Telethon Kids Institute, Perth Children's Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia.,School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sports Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Smallwood R, Curcio A, Rebar AL. Internal locus of control buffers the impact of daily stressors on Australian Farmers' well‐being: A cross‐sectional study. Aust J Rural Health 2022; 31:285-293. [PMID: 36394284 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Farmers are prone to poor well-being and are at higher risks of suicide than the general population. The aim of this study was to understand whether the negative impact of daily stressors on Australian farmers' well-being could be buffered through a strong internal locus of control - a strong sense of control over what happens in life. METHODS Australian farmers self-reported their well-being, daily stress, and locus of control. DESIGN Cross-sectional via pen-and-paper survey. SETTING Participants completed the surveys at the beginning of agricultural management training courses. PARTICIPANTS Australian farmers (N = 129, M age = 39 ± 12 years, 54.7% male). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Internal and external locus of control, daily stress, and subjective well-being. RESULTS More daily stressors were associated to poorer well-being, regardless of external locus of control; however, farmers with a stronger internal locus of control were buffered from the negative impacts of daily stressors. That is, daily stressors were not significantly associated with well-being for farmers with a strong internal locus of control. CONCLUSIONS Internal locus of control may be a significant factor in supporting good well-being for farmers. Further research should investigate how to enhance internal locus of control amongst this population. It may be that interventions to enhance internal locus of control in farmers could improve their well-being and productivity, good outcomes for the individual farmers, and global society overall.
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- Rachael Smallwood
- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University Rockhampton Queensland Australia
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- Resource Consulting Services Yeppoon Queensland Australia
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- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University Rockhampton Queensland Australia
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Schoeppe S, Salmon J, Williams S, Power D, Waters K, Alley S, Rebar AL, Hayman M, Duncan MJ, Vandelanotte C. Feasibility of using activity trackers and apps to increase physical activity in whole families: The Step it Up Family intervention. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221129083. [PMID: 36225986 PMCID: PMC9548676 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221129083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Objective This study examined the feasibility of an activity tracker and app intervention to increase physical activity in whole families. Methods This was a single-arm feasibility study with pre-post-intervention measures. Between 2017 and 2018, 40 families (58 children aged 6-10 years, 39 mothers, 33 fathers) participated in the 6-week Step it Up Family programme in Queensland, Australia. It was delivered using Garmin activity trackers and apps, weekly motivational text messages and an introductory session. Online surveys and semi-structured interviews conducted with parents assessed intervention usage, acceptability, usability, perceived usefulness, use of physical activity self-management strategies and programme influence. Analyses included descriptive statistics, Wilcoxon signed-rank test and qualitative content analysis. Results Overall, 38 families completed the post-intervention survey (95% family retention; 90% children, 95% mothers, 88% fathers). Garmin activity tracker usage was high (i.e. nearly 24/7 during the 6 weeks intervention). Families also used the Garmin apps regularly (i.e. mostly 2-6 times per week). Further, 80% of mothers and 52% of fathers read the motivational mobile text messages. Usability and perceived usefulness of the Garmin activity trackers and apps were rated high. Both parents significantly increased their use of physical activity self-management strategies from pre to post-intervention. Parents expressed that the intervention had increased awareness of physical (in)activity in the family, encouraged to be active and promoted outdoor family activities. Conclusions Using activity trackers and apps to increase physical activity in the whole family was well received by children and parents which suggests that this intervention approach is feasible. However, further testing is needed amongst more diverse family populations. These early findings support the implementation of a randomised controlled trial to examine intervention efficacy.
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- Stephanie Schoeppe
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia,Stephanie Schoeppe, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Building 7, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia.
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- College of Health, Medicine, and Wellbeing, School of Medicine & Public Health, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Physical Activity Research Group, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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Maher JP, Batts M, Rebar AL, Mead MP, Zaplatosch ME, Hevel DJ, Adams WM, McGuirt JT. Bidirectional Relations Between Daily Stress and Sleep Among Black Emerging Adults. Ann Behav Med 2022; 56:1089-1100. [DOI: 10.1093/abm/kaac015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Abstract
Background
Black adults experience higher levels of stress and more dysfunctional sleep patterns compared to their White peers, both of which may contribute to racial disparities in chronic health conditions. Dysfunctional sleep patterns are also more likely in emerging adults compared to other age groups. Daily stress–sleep relations in Black emerging adults are understudied.
Purpose
This study used ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and wrist-worn actigraphy to examine bidirectional associations between daily stress and sleep among Black emerging adults.
Methods
Black college freshmen (N = 50) completed an EMA protocol (i.e., five EMA prompts/day) and wore an accelerometer for 7 days. The first EMA prompt of each day assessed sleep duration and quality. All EMA prompts assessed stress. Wrist-worn actigraphy assessed nocturnal sleep duration, sleep onset latency, sleep efficiency, and waking after sleep onset.
Results
At the within-person level, stress experienced on a given day was not associated with any sleep metrics that night (p > .05). On evenings when actigraphy-based sleep duration was shorter (B = −0.02, p = .01) and self-reported sleep quality was poorer (B = −0.12, p = .02) than usual, stress was greater the following day. At the between-person level, negative bidirectional relations existed between stress and actigraphy-based waking after sleep onset (stress predicting sleep: B = −0.35, p = .02; sleep predicting stress: B = −0.27, p = .04).
Conclusions
Among Black emerging adults, associations between daily sleep and stress vary at the between- and within-person level and are dependent upon the sleep metric assessed. Future research should compare these relations across different measures of stress and different racial/ethnic groups to better understand health disparities.
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- Jaclyn P Maher
- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro, NC , USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro, NC , USA
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- School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Queensland , Australia
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- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University , Chicago, IL , USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro, NC , USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro, NC , USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine, United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee , Colorado Springs, CO , USA
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- Department of Nutrition, University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro, NC , USA
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Skin cancer is highly burdensome, but preventable with regular engagement in sun protective behaviors. Despite modest effectiveness of sun-protective behavior promotional efforts thus far, rates of engagement in sun-protective behaviors remain low. More is needed to understand motivation for using sunscreen, wearing sun-protective clothing, and seeking shade. This study tested whether the links of intention and habit strength with behavior differed between sun-protective behaviors. It was hypothesized that sun protective behaviors would be predicted by both habit and intention and that intention-behavior associations would be weaker for people with stronger habits. Participants residing in Queensland, Australia (N = 203; 75.96% female; M age = 37.16 years, SD = 14.67) self-reported their intentions and habit strength about sun-protective behavior for the next 7 days. Participants were followed-up 7 days later to self-report their sun-protective behavior. Multilevel modeling, accounting for nesting of multiple behaviors within-person, revealed that habit moderated the intention strength - behavior association and this moderation effect did not differ as a function of which behavior was being predicted. People with strong or moderate habit strength tended to act in line with their intentions; however, for people with very weak habits (2 SD < M), there was less alignment between their intention and behavior. These findings suggest that habit plays a facilitative role in the implementation of strong sun protective behavior intentions. Interventions should consider how to encourage intention and habit to enhance sun-protective behaviors and reduce the burden of skin cancer from sun exposure.Supplemental data for this article is available online at https://doi.org/10.1080/08964289.2021.1903380 .
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- Amanda L Rebar
- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute.,School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University
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- School of Applied Psychology, Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University.,School of Psychology, Health Psychology and Behavioural Medicine Research Group, Curtin University
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London
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Short CE, Crutzen R, Stewart EM, O'Rielly J, Dry M, Skuse A, Quester P, Rebar AL, Vandelanotte C, Duncan MJ, Vincent A. Exploring the Interplay Between Message Format, Need for Cognition and Personal Relevance on Processing Messages About Physical Activity: a Two-Arm Randomized Experimental Trial. Int J Behav Med 2022; 30:320-333. [PMID: 35689014 PMCID: PMC10167115 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-022-10107-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND According to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, persuasion can occur via two different routes (the central route and peripheral route), with the route utilized dependent on factors associated with motivation and ability. This study aimed to explore the moderating role of need for cognition (NFC) and perceived relevance on the processing of physical activity messages designed to persuade via either the central route or the peripheral route. METHOD Participants (N = 50) were randomized to receive messages optimized for central route processing or messages optimized for peripheral route processing. Eye-tracking devices were used to assess attention, which was the primary outcome. Message perceptions and the extent of persuasion (changes in physical activity determinants) were also assessed via self-report as secondary outcomes. Moderator effects were examined using interaction terms within mixed effects models and linear regression models. RESULTS There were no detected interactions between condition and NFC for any of the study outcomes (all ps > .05). Main effects of personal relevance were observed for some self-report outcomes, with increased relevance associated with better processing outcomes. An interaction between need for cognition and personal relevance was observed for perceived behavioral control (p = 0.002); greater relevance was associated with greater perceived behavioral control for those with a higher need for cognition. CONCLUSION Matching physical activity messages based on NFC may not increase intervention efficacy. Relevance of materials is associated with greater change in physical activity determinants and may be more so among those with a higher NFC.
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- Camille E Short
- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. .,Melbourne School of Psychological Sciences and Melbourne School of Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Department of Health Promotion/CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Experimental Psychology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Anthropology and Development Studies, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Adelaide Business School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia.,School of Medicine & Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia.,School of Medicine & Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia.,Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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Calado GDDO, Araújo ADO, Oliveira GTA, Sasaki JE, Rebar AL, Machado DGDS, Elsangedy HM. Positive Implicit Associations for Physical Activity Predict Physical Activity and Affective Responses During Exercise. J Sport Exerc Psychol 2022; 44:198-205. [PMID: 35365591 DOI: 10.1123/jsep.2021-0228] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2021] [Revised: 02/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationships of implicit associations and explicit evaluations with affective responses during an aerobic exercise session, physical activity, and sedentary behavior in adults. Fifty adults (70% women; median age = 31 years; 25th, 75th percentiles: 24.50, 40.50 years old; body mass index = 25.29 ± 4.97 kg/m2) not engaged in regular physical activity completed an implicit association test and a questionnaire of explicit evaluations and wore an accelerometer for 7 days. After the 7-day period, the participants performed 30 min of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise. Every 5 min, the affective response and the perception of effort were recorded. Participants who had more positive implicit associations toward physical activity (vs. sedentary behavior) reported higher affective responses during exercise and engaged in more moderate to vigorous physical activity. Encouraging pleasant physical activity may act to partially improve future physical activity through automatic motivational processes.
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- Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Triangulo Mineiro, Uberaba,MG, Brazil
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- Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD,Australia
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- Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN,Brazil
- Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN,Brazil
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- Graduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN,Brazil
- Department of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, Natal, RN,Brazil
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Cushan-Kain G, Gardner B, Verplanken B, Lally P, Rhodes RE, Kwasnicka D, Alfrey KL, Rebar AL. Identifying as someone who avoids virus transmission strengthens physical distancing habit-behaviour relationships: A longitudinal multi-national study during the COVID-19 pandemic. Appl Psychol Health Well Being 2022; 14:1464-1482. [PMID: 35593187 PMCID: PMC9348416 DOI: 10.1111/aphw.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Physical distancing remains an important initiative to curb COVID-19 and virus transmission more broadly. This exploratory study investigated how physical distancing behaviour changed during the COVID-19 pandemic and whether it was associated with identity with virus transmission avoidance and physical distancing habit strength. In a longitudinal, multinational study with fortnightly repeated-assessments, associations and moderation effects were considered for both overall (person-level means) and occasion-specific deviations in habit and identity. Participants (N = 586, M age = 42, 79% female) self-reported physical distancing behavioural frequency, physical distancing habit strength, and identity with avoiding virus transmission. Physical distancing followed a cubic trajectory, with initial high engagement decreasing rapidly before increasing again near study end. Physical distancing was associated with both overall and occasion-specific virus transmission avoidant identity and physical distancing habit strength. People with strong virus transmission avoidant identity engaged in physical distancing frequently regardless of fluctuations in habit strength. However, for those with weaker virus transmission avoidant identity, physical distancing was strongly aligned with fluctuations in habit strength. To enhance engagement in physical distancing, public health messaging might fruitfully target greater or more salient virus-transmission avoidance identity and stronger physical distancing habit.
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- Genevieve Cushan-Kain
- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute, School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Behavioural Science and Health, UCL, London, UK
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- School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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- Faculty of Psychology, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Aleksandra Ostrowskiego, Wrocław, Poland.,NHMRC CRE in Digital Technology to Transform Chronic Disease Outcomes, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute, School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute, School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Benjamin Gardner
- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, London, UK
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Arnautovska U, Kesby JP, Korman N, Rebar AL, Chapman J, Warren N, Rossell SL, Dark FL, Siskind D. Biopsychology of Physical Activity in People with Schizophrenia: An Integrative Perspective on Barriers and Intervention Strategies. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2022; 18:2917-2926. [PMID: 36544549 PMCID: PMC9763049 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s393775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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People with severe mental illness such as schizophrenia experience high physical comorbidity, leading to a 15-20-year mortality gap compared with the general population. Lifestyle behaviours such as physical activity (PA) play important roles in the quest to bridge this gap. Interventions to increase PA engagement in this population have potential to be efficacious; however, their effectiveness can be hindered by low participant engagement, including low adherence and high drop-out, and by implementation of interventions that are not designed to compensate for the cognitive and motivational impairments characteristic for this group. Moreover, and importantly, the negative symptoms of schizophrenia are associated with neurobiological changes in the brain, which-based on principles of biopsychology-can contribute to poor motivation and impaired decision-making processes and behavioural maintenance. To increase PA levels in people with schizophrenia, better understanding of these neurological changes that impact PA engagement is needed. This has the potential to inform the design of interventions that, through enhancement of motivation, could effectively increase PA levels in this specific population. Incorporating strategies that address the dopamine dysregulation associated with schizophrenia, such as boosting the role of reward and self-determined motivation, may improve long-term PA maintenance, leading to habitual PA. Consideration of motivation and behavioural maintenance is also needed to impart health benefits such as prevention of chronic disease, which is associated with currently low PA levels in this high metabolic risk population. Taking a biopsychological perspective, we outline the neural pathways involved in motivation that are impacted by schizophrenia and propose strategies for promoting motivation for and PA engagement from adoption to habit formation.
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- Urska Arnautovska
- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia.,Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, QLD, 4076, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences; Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Centre for Mental Health, Griffith University, Nathan, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Centre for Mental Health, School of Health Sciences, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC, Australia.,Psychiatry, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Metro South Addictions and Mental Health Service, Woolloongabba, QLD, Australia.,Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research, Wacol, QLD, 4076, Australia
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Stanton R, Best T, Williams S, Vandelanotte C, Irwin C, Heidke P, Saito A, Rebar AL, Dwyer T, Khalesi S. Associations between health behaviors and mental health in Australian nursing students. Nurse Educ Pract 2021; 53:103084. [PMID: 34044342 DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2021.103084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Revised: 04/15/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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AIM Nursing students experience high levels of stress, anxiety and depression. This study examined associations between health behaviors and stress, anxiety and depression in Australian nursing students. DESIGN this was a cross-sectional study. METHODS Participants completed an online survey providing demographic information and responses to the 21-item Depression Anxiety Stress Scale, Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence, short Food Frequency Questionnaire, Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, International Physical Activity Questionnaire and Workforce Sitting Questionnaire. Associations were evaluated using multivariate linear regression. RESULTS Mild to extremely severe stress (46.6%), anxiety (52.8%) and depression (42.2%) were prevalent. Intake of snack-foods was associated with higher depression (β = 8.66, p < 0.05) and stress (β = 3.92, p = 0.055) scores. More time spent sitting was associated with higher depression (β = 0.48, p < 0.001) and stress (β = 0.28, p < 0.05) scores. Skipping meals correlated with higher stress, anxiety and depression scores. CONCLUSION More support must be provided to nursing students to manage psychological distress and mental health during university study.
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- Robert Stanton
- School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Allied Health Sciences, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Menzies Health Institute Queensland and School of Nursing and Midwifery, Griffith University, Logan campus, Australia
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- School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia.
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Hayman M, Alfrey KL, Cannon S, Alley S, Rebar AL, Williams S, Short CE, Altazan A, Comardelle N, Currie S, Denton C, Harrison CL, Lamerton T, Mena GP, Moran L, Mottola M, Nagpal TS, Vincze L, Schoeppe S. Quality, Features, and Presence of Behavior Change Techniques in Mobile Apps Designed to Improve Physical Activity in Pregnant Women: Systematic Search and Content Analysis. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2021; 9:e23649. [PMID: 33825693 PMCID: PMC8060865 DOI: 10.2196/23649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2020] [Revised: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Background Physical activity during pregnancy is associated with several health benefits for the mother and child. However, very few women participate in regular physical activity during pregnancy. eHealth platforms (internet and mobile apps) have become an important information source for pregnant women. Although the use of pregnancy-related apps has significantly increased among pregnant women, very little is known about their theoretical underpinnings, including their utilization of behavior change techniques (BCTs). This is despite research suggesting that inclusion of BCTs in eHealth interventions are important for promoting healthy behaviors, including physical activity. Objective The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic search and content analysis of app quality, features, and the presence of BCTs in apps designed to promote physical activity among pregnant women. Methods A systematic search in the Australian App Store and Google Play store using search terms relating to exercise and pregnancy was performed. App quality and features were assessed using the 19-item Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS), and a taxonomy of BCTs was used to determine the presence of BCTs (26 items). BCTs previously demonstrating efficacy in behavior changes during pregnancy were also identified from a literature review. Spearman correlations were used to investigate the relationships between app quality, app features, and number of BCTs identified. Results Nineteen exercise apps were deemed eligible for this review and they were accessed via Google Play (n=13) or App Store (n=6). The MARS overall quality scores indicated moderate app quality (mean 3.5 [SD 0.52]). Functionality was the highest scoring MARS domain (mean 4.2 [SD 0.5]), followed by aesthetics (mean 3.7 [SD 0.6]) and information quality (mean 3.16 [SD 0.42]). Subjective app quality (mean 2.54 [SD 0.64]) and likelihood for behavioral impact (mean 2.5 [SD 0.6]) were the lowest scoring MARS domains. All 19 apps were found to incorporate at least two BCTs (mean 4.74, SD 2.51; range 2-10). However, only 11 apps included BCTs that previously demonstrated efficacy for behavior change during pregnancy, the most common being provide opportunities for social comparison (n=8) and prompt self-monitoring of behavior (n=7). There was a significant positive correlation between the number of BCTs with engagement and aesthetics scores, but the number of BCTs was not significantly correlated with functionality, information quality, total MARS quality, or subjective quality. Conclusions Our findings showed that apps designed to promote physical activity among pregnant women were functional and aesthetically pleasing, with overall moderate quality. However, the incorporation of BCTs was low, with limited prevalence of BCTs previously demonstrating efficacy in behavior change during pregnancy. Future app development should identify and adopt factors that enhance and encourage user engagement, including the use of BCTs, especially those that have demonstrated efficacy for promoting physical activity behavior change among pregnant women.
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- Melanie Hayman
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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- Division of Psychology, Stirling University, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences in Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
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- School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- School of Allied Health Sciences - Nutrition and Dietetics, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, CQUniversity, Rockhampton, Australia
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Geard D, Rebar AL, Dionigi RA, Reaburn PRJ. Testing a Model of Successful Aging on Masters Athletes and Non-Sporting Adults. Res Q Exerc Sport 2021; 92:11-20. [PMID: 32027570 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2019.1702146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2018] [Accepted: 11/27/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Purpose: To test confirmatory factor analyses of successful aging composed of physical, psychological, cognitive, and social functioning factors in masters athletes (n = 764) and non-sporting adults (n = 404), and compare the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social functioning of masters athletes versus non-sporting adults. Method: Self-reported cross-sectional data were analyzed with confirmatory factor analyses. Results: Physical, psychological, cognitive, and social functioning latent factors significantly loaded onto a higher-order successful aging latent factor (p < .05). Masters athletes had higher physical and social functioning than non-sporting adults (p < .05). Psychological and cognitive functioning did not differ between groups. Conclusions: Successful aging should be considered as a multi-faceted construct consisting of different domains of functioning for both masters athletes and non-sporting adults. Masters athletes were aged successfully relative to the non-sporting adults across the physical and social functioning domains. Physical, psychological, cognitive, and social functioning domains constitute an appropriate model to use in future experimental research investigating the effect of masters sport for successful aging.
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Geard D, Rebar AL, Dionigi RA, Rathbone E, Reaburn P. Effects of a 12-Week Cycling Intervention on Successful Aging Measures in Mid-Aged Adults. Res Q Exerc Sport 2021; 92:170-181. [PMID: 32097099 DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2020.1724861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2020] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Purpose: To compare the effect of 12-weeks of cycling training and competition versus recreational cycling on successful aging across physical, psychological, cognitive, and social functioning domains in mid-aged adults. Methods: Recreational cyclists were randomly assigned to an intervention (n = 13, M age = 47.18 years) and comparison (n = 13, M age = 46.91 years) group. Analysis of Covariance was used on self-reported pre-post data to determine changes across time and differences between groups on outcomes. Results: The intervention group scored higher on the role limitation due to physical problems measure of physical functioning (p = .045) and the social activity measure of social functioning (p = .008) with large effect sizes (ηp 2 > .14). The remaining physical, psychological, cognitive, and social functioning measures were not significantly different (p > .05) between groups with small to medium effect sizes (ηp 2 > .01 to ≤ .06). Conclusion: Cycling training and competition promotes better physical and social functioning than recreational cycling. This finding indicates that an intervention that incorporates the training and competition aspects of sport may promote positive outcomes that are above and beyond those that can be gained from participation in recreational physical activity. Objective measurements on larger samples across a broader range of sports are required to confirm and extend these findings.
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Maher JP, Rebar AL, Dunton GF. The influence of context stability on physical activity and sedentary behaviour habit and behaviour: An ecological momentary assessment study. Br J Health Psychol 2021; 26:861-881. [PMID: 33502088 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12509] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2020] [Revised: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study used ecological momentary assessment (EMA) to empirically test the theoretical propositions that habit for and level of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB) should be associated with degree of context stability of those behaviours. DESIGN Older adults (N = 104) completed a 10-day EMA protocol and continuous accelerometer monitoring. METHODS As part of the EMA protocol older adults answered 6 EMA prompts per day to assess current behaviour as well as social and physical contexts of behaviour. Temporal context was determined via time stamps of EMA questionnaires. Context stability was calculated as the reversed entropy scores of the contexts (physical, social, temporal, behavioural [i.e., type]) of PA and SB weighted for total frequency of context prompts. Habit for PA and SB (operationalized as self-reported behavioural automaticity) was assessed via baseline questionnaire. An ActivPAL monitor was worn to assess average daily time spent in moderate-vigorous PA (MVPA), light PA, and SB, and number of sit-to-stand transitions. RESULTS More stable physical contexts for physical activity predicted more MVPA (β = 10.22) and more stable social contexts for sitting predicted more SB (β = 1.36). More variety of time people tended to report engaging in SB, the more SB engaged in (β = -13.76). No context stability scores predicted light PA, sit-to-stand transitions, or habit. CONCLUSIONS Although context stability was related to behaviour, this did not appear to be explained by habit, as habit did not differ by the degree of context stability surrounding bouts of PA or SB.
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- Jaclyn P Maher
- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
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Krause AE, Dimmock J, Rebar AL, Jackson B. Music Listening Predicted Improved Life Satisfaction in University Students During Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Front Psychol 2021; 11:631033. [PMID: 33551940 PMCID: PMC7855032 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.631033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Quarantine and spatial distancing measures associated with COVID-19 resulted in substantial changes to individuals’ everyday lives. Prominent among these lifestyle changes was the way in which people interacted with media—including music listening. In this repeated assessment study, we assessed Australian university students’ media use (i.e., listening to music, playing video/computer games, watching TV/movies/streaming videos, and using social media) throughout early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia, and determined whether media use was related to changes in life satisfaction. Participants (N = 127) were asked to complete six online questionnaires, capturing pre- and during-pandemic experiences. The results indicated that media use varied substantially throughout the study period, and at the within-person level, life satisfaction was positively associated with music listening and negatively associated with watching TV/videos/movies. The findings highlight the potential benefits of music listening during COVID-19 and other periods of social isolation.
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- Amanda E Krause
- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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- Motivation of Health Behaviours Lab, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia.,School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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Leow S, Beer NJ, Guelfi KJ, Rebar AL, Alderson JA, Jackson B, Dimmock JA. Perceived daily tension and food cravings and consumption: A within- and between-person investigation. Eat Behav 2021; 40:101473. [PMID: 33517025 DOI: 10.1016/j.eatbeh.2020.101473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2020] [Revised: 12/08/2020] [Accepted: 12/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Previous research examining the relationship between negative states such as tension/anxiety and food intake has typically overlooked the naturally occurring variability of day-to-day experiences and the subsequent consequences for eating behavior. In this study, the relationship of within- and between-person perceived daily tension with food cravings and consumption was assessed. One hundred and forty-two men and women (Mage=21.3, SDage=5.3) completed a survey daily for 7 consecutive days. Levels of perceived daily tension, food cravings, and consumption were assessed. Linear and logistic mixed effect regression models were used to examine associations between tension and food cravings and consumption variables, respectively. Individuals reported greater cravings (for sweets, OR 95% CI 1.05-1.26; carbohydrates/starches, OR 95% CI 1.02-1.26; and fast foods, OR 95% CI 1.01-1.19) and consuming more carbohydrates/starches (b 95% CI 0.05-0.79) on days when they felt more tension. Individuals with higher tension had more cravings (total OR 95% CI 1.09-1.71; and specifically for sweets, OR 95% CI 1.04-1.42; and fast foods, OR 95% CI 1.15-1.54) and reported consuming more sweet (b 95% CI 0.21-1.10) and fast foods (b 95% CI 0.55-1.66). These findings suggest that greater perceived tension (both within and between individuals) is associated with increased food cravings and consumption.
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- Shina Leow
- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, WA 6009, Australia.
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- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, WA 6009, Australia; Auckland University of Technology, Sports Performance Research Institute New Zealand (SPRINZ), Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1142, New Zealand; Minderoo Tech & Policy Lab, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- School of Human Sciences (Exercise and Sport Science), The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, WA 6009, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia
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Duncan MJ, Oftedal S, Rebar AL, Murawski B, Short CE, Rayward AT, Vandelanotte C. Patterns of physical activity, sitting time, and sleep in Australian adults: A latent class analysis. Sleep Health 2020; 6:828-834. [DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2020.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2018] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Schoeppe S, Salmon J, Williams SL, Power D, Alley S, Rebar AL, Hayman M, Duncan MJ, Vandelanotte C. Effects of an Activity Tracker and App Intervention to Increase Physical Activity in Whole Families-The Step It Up Family Feasibility Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020; 17:E7655. [PMID: 33092219 PMCID: PMC7588994 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17207655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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(1) Background: Interventions using activity trackers and smartphone apps have demonstrated their ability to increase physical activity in children and adults. However, they have not been tested in whole families. Further, few family-centered interventions have actively involved both parents and assessed physical activity effects separately for children, mothers and fathers. Objective: To examine the feasibility and short-term effects of an activity tracker and app intervention to increase physical activity in the whole family (children, mothers and fathers). (2) Methods: This was a single-arm feasibility study with pre-post intervention measures. Between 2017-2018, 40 families (58 children aged 6-10 years, 39 mothers, 33 fathers) participated in the 6-week Step it Up Family program in Queensland, Australia. Using commercial activity trackers combined with apps (Garmin Vivofit Jr for children, Vivofit 3 for adults; Garmin Australasia Pty Ltd., Sydney, Australia), the intervention included individual and family-level goal-setting, self-monitoring, performance feedback, family step challenges, family social support and modelling, weekly motivational text messages and an introductory session. Parent surveys were used to assess physical activity effects measured as pre-post intervention changes in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) in children, mothers and fathers. Objective Garmin activity tracker data was recorded to assess physical activity levels (steps, active minutes) during the intervention. (3) Results: Thirty-eight families completed the post intervention survey (95% retention). At post intervention, MVPA had increased in children by 58 min/day (boys: 54 min/day, girls: 62 min/day; all p < 0.001). In mothers, MVPA increased by 27 min/day (p < 0.001) and in fathers, it increased by 31 min/day (p < 0.001). The percentage of children meeting Australia's physical activity guidelines for children (≥60 MVPA min/day) increased from 34% to 89% (p < 0.001). The percentage of mothers and fathers meeting Australia's physical activity guidelines for adults (≥150 MVPA min/week) increased from 8% to 57% (p < 0.001) in mothers and from 21% to 68% (p < 0.001) in fathers. The percentage of families with 'at least one child and both parents' meeting the physical activity guidelines increased from 0% to 41% (p < 0.001). Objective activity tracker data recorded during the intervention showed that the mean (SD) number of active minutes per day in children was 82.1 (17.1). Further, the mean (SD) steps per day was 9590.7 (2425.3) in children, 7397.5 (1954.2) in mothers and 8161.7 (3370.3) in fathers. (4) Conclusions: Acknowledging the uncontrolled study design, the large pre-post changes in MVPA and rather high step counts recorded during the intervention suggest that an activity tracker and app intervention can increase physical activity in whole families. The Step it Up Family program warrants further efficacy testing in a larger, randomized controlled trial.
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- Stephanie Schoeppe
- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Building 77, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia; (S.L.W.); (D.P.); (S.A.); (A.L.R.); (M.H.); (C.V.)
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- School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Institute for Physical Activity and Nutrition (IPAN), Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Geelong, VIC 3125, Australia;
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Building 77, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia; (S.L.W.); (D.P.); (S.A.); (A.L.R.); (M.H.); (C.V.)
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Building 77, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia; (S.L.W.); (D.P.); (S.A.); (A.L.R.); (M.H.); (C.V.)
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Building 77, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia; (S.L.W.); (D.P.); (S.A.); (A.L.R.); (M.H.); (C.V.)
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Building 77, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia; (S.L.W.); (D.P.); (S.A.); (A.L.R.); (M.H.); (C.V.)
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Building 77, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia; (S.L.W.); (D.P.); (S.A.); (A.L.R.); (M.H.); (C.V.)
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- Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, School of Medicine & Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, Newcastle, NSW 2308, Australia;
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Building 77, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, QLD 4702, Australia; (S.L.W.); (D.P.); (S.A.); (A.L.R.); (M.H.); (C.V.)
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Thwaite TL, Heidke P, Williams SL, Vandelanotte C, Rebar AL, Khalesi S. Barriers to healthy lifestyle behaviors in Australian nursing students: A qualitative study. Nurs Health Sci 2020; 22:921-928. [DOI: 10.1111/nhs.12749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 06/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Tanya L. Thwaite
- School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences Central Queensland University Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute and School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute and School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute and School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Brisbane Queensland Australia
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- School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Brisbane Queensland Australia
- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute and School of Health Medical and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Brisbane Queensland Australia
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Gardner B, Lally P, Rebar AL. Does habit weaken the relationship between intention and behaviour? Revisiting the habit‐intention interaction hypothesis. Soc Personal Psychol Compass 2020. [DOI: 10.1111/spc3.12553] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Benjamin Gardner
- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and NeuroscienceKing's College London London UK
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- Research Department of Behavioural Science and HealthUniversity College London London UK
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied SciencesCentral Queensland University Rockhampton Australia
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Kwan MYW, Dutta P, Bray SR, Brown DMY, Cairney J, Dunton GF, Graham JD, Rebar AL, Rhodes RE. Methods and design for the ADAPT study: Application of integrateD Approaches to understanding Physical activity during the Transition to emerging adulthood. BMC Public Health 2020; 20:426. [PMID: 32234011 PMCID: PMC7110722 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-08484-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2020] [Accepted: 03/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The overarching objective of the study is to obtain a comprehensive understanding of the salient factors predicting changes in physical activity (PA) during adolescents' transition into emerging adulthood. Using the Multi-Process Action Control model as our guiding framework, we will examine how implicit and explicit psychological processes along with regulatory practices impact PA change during this major life transition. Additionally, we will use a real-time data capture method called Ecological Momentary Assessment to further investigate how environmental and contextual factors, and momentary psychosocial influences effect PA patterns across this dynamic life stage. METHODS The ADAPT study is a 4-year project comprised of two interrelated studies. Study I is a large prospective cohort study that will invite all grade 11 students across one large school board (a total of seven secondary schools) to participate by completing an online questionnaire. Using a cluster randomization approach, a subset of students from each school will be invited to participate in Study II, whereby participants will wear an accelerometer and complete Ecological Momentary Assessments 5 times a day over a 7-day study period. For both studies, following baseline assessments, there will be three annual follow-up assessments approximately 12 months apart. DISCUSSION The current study represents one of the largest longitudinal cohort studies examining PA and its determinants and associated consequences among adolescents transitioning out of high school into emerging adulthood. Findings from this study will provide a much more in-depth understanding of how and why changes in PA behaviour occur across this first major life transition.
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- Matthew Y W Kwan
- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada.
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, 100 Main Street, DBHSC 5th Floor, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 1H6, Canada
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Rebar AL, Reynolds AC, Ferguson SA, Gardner B. Accounting for automatic processes in sleep health. J Sleep Res 2020; 29:e12987. [DOI: 10.1111/jsr.12987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 01/08/2020] [Accepted: 01/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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- Amanda L. Rebar
- Motivation of Health Behaviours Laboratory Appleton Institute School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Rockhampton Qld Australia
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- Appleton Institute School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Rockhampton Qld Australia
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- Appleton Institute School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences Central Queensland University Rockhampton Qld Australia
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- Department of Psychology Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience King's College London London UK
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Stevens A, Stanton R, Rebar AL. Helping People With Parkinson Disease Build Exercise Self-Efficacy. Phys Ther 2020; 100:205-208. [PMID: 31665447 DOI: 10.1093/ptj/pzz160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 08/14/2019] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Amy Stevens
- School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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Alley SJ, Samra P, Rebar AL, Schoeppe S, Parkinson L, Power D, van Uffelen JGZ, Schneiders A, Vandelanotte C. A focus group study of older adults' perceptions and preferences towards web-based physical activity interventions. Inform Health Soc Care 2019; 45:273-281. [PMID: 31690152 DOI: 10.1080/17538157.2019.1656210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore older adults' perceptions and preferences for web-based physical activity interventions. PARTICIPANTS Adults 65+ years were recruited via telephoning randomly selected households in Central Queensland, Australia. METHODS Six focus groups were conducted with a total of 46 adults 65+ years. Data were analyzed by qualitative content analysis. RESULTS This group of older adults liked websites that have links to information and included instructional videos and disliked websites that were hard to navigate. Many participants did not express an initial interest in web-based physical activity programs. The most common reason was that they did not have a computer or adequate internet connection. Some participants said they would be interested if it included a structured exercise program. When asked about preferences for web-based physical activity programs, this group preferred them to be simple and not cluttered, to include personalized advice, to include reminder check-ins and the ability to review goals after illness or injury. The most common preference for personalized advice in web-based interventions was that the information needs to be tailored to their existing injuries and illnesses. CONCLUSION The findings from this study will inform the design of future web-based interventions specifically tailored to the needs of older people.
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- Stephanie J Alley
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University , Rockhampton, Australia
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Stanton R, Rebar AL, Rosenbaum S. Supporting better mental health services for rural Australians: Secondary analysis from the Australian National Social Survey. Aust J Rural Health 2019; 28:122-123. [PMID: 31621117 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2019] [Revised: 06/14/2019] [Accepted: 06/29/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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- Robert Stanton
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.,Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia.,Appleton Institute, Central Queensland University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- School of Psychiatry, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.,Black Dog Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Gardner B, Flint S, Rebar AL, Dewitt S, Quail SK, Whall H, Smith L. Is sitting invisible? Exploring how people mentally represent sitting. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2019; 16:85. [PMID: 31606040 PMCID: PMC6790031 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-019-0851-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Growing evidence suggests that prolonged uninterrupted sitting can be detrimental to health. Much sedentary behaviour research is reliant on self-reports of sitting time, and sitting-reduction interventions often focus on reducing motivation to sit. These approaches assume that people are consciously aware of their sitting time. Drawing on Action Identification Theory, this paper argues that people rarely identify the act of sitting as ‘sitting’ per se, and instead view it as an incidental component of more meaningful and purposeful typically-seated activities. Methods Studies 1 and 2 explored whether people mentioned sitting in written descriptions of actions. Studies 3–5 compared preferences for labelling a typically desk-based activity as ‘sitting’ versus alternative action identities. Studies 6 and 7 used card-sort tasks to indirectly assess the prioritisation of ‘sitting’ relative to other action descriptions when identifying similar actions. Results Participants rarely spontaneously mentioned sitting when describing actions (Studies 1–2), and when assigning action labels to a seated activity, tended to offer descriptions based on higher-order goals and consequences of action, rather than sitting or other procedural elements (Studies 3–5). Participants primarily identified similarities in actions based not on sitting, but on activities performed while seated (e.g. reading; Studies 6–7). Conclusion ‘Sitting’ is a less accessible cognitive representation of seated activities than are representations based on the purpose and implications of seated action. Findings suggest that self-report measures should focus on time spent in seated activities, rather than attempting to measure sitting time via direct recall. From an intervention perspective, findings speak to the importance of targeting behaviours that entail sitting, and of raising awareness of sitting as a potential precursor to attempting to reduce sitting time.
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- Benjamin Gardner
- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL, UK.
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- Carnegie School of Sport, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds, UK
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL, UK.,Department of Experimental Psychology, Division of Psychology of Language Sciences, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL, UK
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL, UK
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- The Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Department of Life Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK
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Cheval B, Rebar AL, Miller MW, Sieber S, Orsholits D, Baranyi G, Courvoisier D, Cullati S, Sander D, Chalabaev A, Boisgontier MP. Cognitive resources moderate the adverse impact of poor perceived neighborhood conditions on self-reported physical activity of older adults. Prev Med 2019; 126:105741. [PMID: 31153916 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2019.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2019] [Revised: 04/30/2019] [Accepted: 05/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Poor neighborhood conditions are associated with lower levels of physical activity for older adults but socio-ecological models posit that physical activity depends on both environmental and individual factors. Older adults' ability to overcome environmental barriers to physical activity may partially rely on cognitive resources. However, evidence on the moderating role of these cognitive resources in the associations between environmental barriers and physical activity is still lacking. We analyzed cross-national and longitudinal data on 28,393 adults aged 50 to 96 years as part of the SHARE. Lack of access to services and neighborhood nuisances were used as indicators of poor neighborhood conditions. Delayed recall and verbal fluency were used as indicators of cognitive resources. Confounder-adjusted generalized estimation equations were conducted to test associations between neighborhood conditions and self-reported moderate physical activity, as well as the moderating role of cognitive resources. Results showed that poor neighborhood conditions reduced the odds of engagement in physical activity. Cognitive resources robustly reduced the adverse influence of poor neighborhood conditions on physical activity. Participants with lower cognitive resource scores showed lower odds of engaging in physical activity when neighborhood conditions were poorer, whereas these conditions were not related to this engagement for participants with higher cognitive resource scores. These findings suggest that cognitive resources can temper the detrimental effect of poor neighborhood conditions on physical activity. Public policies should target both individual and environmental factors to tackle the current pandemic of physical inactivity more comprehensively.
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- Boris Cheval
- Swiss Center for Affective Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Laboratory for the Study of Emotion Elicitation and Expression (E3Lab), Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- School of Kinesiology, Auburn University, USA; Center for Neuroscience, Auburn University, USA
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- Swiss NCCR "LIVES - Overcoming Vulnerability: Life Course Perspectives", University of Geneva, Switzerland
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- Swiss NCCR "LIVES - Overcoming Vulnerability: Life Course Perspectives", University of Geneva, Switzerland
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- Center for Research on Environment Society and Health, School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics, University of Geneva, Switzerland; Institute of Sociological Research, University of Geneva, Switzerland
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- Swiss Center for Affective Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland; Laboratory for the Study of Emotion Elicitation and Expression (E3Lab), Department of Psychology, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- SENS Laboratory, University Grenoble Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Swiss NCCR "LIVES - Overcoming Vulnerability: Life Course Perspectives", University of Geneva, Switzerland; Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Canada; Department of Movement Sciences, KU Leuven, Belgium.
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Rebar AL, Rhodes RE, Gardner B. How we are misinterpreting physical activity intention - behavior relations and what to do about it. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 2019; 16:71. [PMID: 31438956 PMCID: PMC6704506 DOI: 10.1186/s12966-019-0829-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2019] [Accepted: 07/31/2019] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Background Studies of the physical activity intention-behavior gap, and factors that may moderate the gap (e.g., habit, perceived behavioral control), can inform physical activity promotion efforts. Yet, these studies typically apply linear modeling procedures, and so conclusions rely on linearity and homoscedasticity assumptions, which may not hold. Methods We modelled and plotted physical activity intention-behavior associations and the moderation effects of habit using simulated data based on (a) normal distributions with no shared variance, (b) correlated parameters with normal distribution, and (c) realistically correlated and non-normally distributed parameters. Results In the uncorrelated and correlated normal distribution datasets, no violations were unmet, and the moderation effects applied across the entire data range. However, because in the realistic dataset, few people who engaged in physical activity behavior had low intention scores, the intention-behavior association was non-linear, resulting in inflated linear moderation estimations of habit. This finding was replicated when tested with intention-behavior moderation of perceived behavioral control. Conclusions Comparisons of the three scenarios illustrated how an identical correlation coefficient may mask different types of intention-behavior association and moderation effects. These findings highlight the risk of misinterpreting tests of the intention-behavior gap and its moderators for physical activity due to unfounded statistical assumptions. The previously well-documented moderating effects of habit, whereby the impact of intention on behavior weakens as habit strength increases, may be based on statistical byproducts of unmet model assumptions.
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- Amanda L Rebar
- School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Building 18, Room 1.33, Bruce Highway, Rockhampton, Queensland, 4703, Australia.
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- School of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education, University of Victoria, Room 189, McKinnon Building, Victoria, BC, V8W 3H5, Canada
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College London, AH 2.11, Addison House, Guy's Campus, London, SE1 1UL, UK
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Alley SJ, Vandelanotte C, Duncan MJ, Short CE, Maher JP, Schoeppe S, Rebar AL. Should I sit or stand: likelihood of adherence to messages about reducing sitting time. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:871. [PMID: 31269931 PMCID: PMC6610814 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-7189-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/17/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Background High population levels of sitting is contributing to high rates of chronic health problems. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the sitting time messages with the greatest potential to reduce sitting behaviour, as well as identify how this may differ according to demographic, behavioural and psychosocial characteristics. Methods Australian adults (N = 1460) were asked to report the likelihood that they would adhere to seven messages promoting reduced sitting time and two messages promoting increased physical activity (from ‘not at all likely’ to ‘very likely’). Ordinal regression models were used to compare messages on the likelihood of adherence and whether likelihood of adherence differed as a function of demographic, psychosocial and behavioural characteristics. Results Likelihood of adherence was highest for the messages, ‘Stand and take a break from sitting as frequently as you can’ (83% respectively) and ‘Avoid sitting for more than 10 hours during the entire day’ (82%) and was significantly lower for the message, ‘Sit as little as possible on all days of the week’ (46%) compared to all other messages. Conclusions To increase likelihood of adherence messages should be specific, achievable and promote healthy alternatives to sitting (e.g. standing). Messages promoting standing as a healthy alternative to sitting may be more likely to engage people with high sitting behaviour and messages promoting physical activity may be more likely to engage males and retired adults. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12889-019-7189-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Stephanie J Alley
- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Building 7, Bruce Hwy, Rockhampton, QLD, 4701, Australia.
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Building 7, Bruce Hwy, Rockhampton, QLD, 4701, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, Australia
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- School of Psychological Sciences and Melbourne School of Health Sciences, Melbourne University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC, USA
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Building 7, Bruce Hwy, Rockhampton, QLD, 4701, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Building 7, Bruce Hwy, Rockhampton, QLD, 4701, Australia
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Vandelanotte C, Duncan MJ, Stanton R, Rosenkranz RR, Caperchione CM, Rebar AL, Savage TN, Mummery WK, Kolt GS. Validity and responsiveness to change of the Active Australia Survey according to gender, age, BMI, education, and physical activity level and awareness. BMC Public Health 2019; 19:407. [PMID: 30991980 PMCID: PMC6466730 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-019-6717-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2018] [Accepted: 03/27/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the validity of the Active Australia Survey across different subgroups and its responsiveness to change, as few previous studies have examined this. METHODS The Active Australia Survey was validated against the ActiGraph as an objective measure of physical activity. Participants (n = 465) wore the ActiGraph for 7 days and subsequently completed the Active Australia Survey. Moderate activity, vigorous activity and total moderate and vigorous physical activity were compared using Spearman rank-order correlations. Changes in physical activity between baseline and 3-month assessments were correlated to examine responsiveness to change. The data were stratified to assess outcomes according to different subgroups (e.g., gender, age, weight, activity levels). RESULTS With regards to the validity, a significant correlation of ρ = 0.19 was found for moderate physical activity, ρ = 0.33 for vigorous physical activity and ρ = 0.23 for moderate and vigorous physical activity combined. For vigorous physical activity correlations were higher than 0.3 for most subgroups, whereas they were only higher than 0.3 in those with a healthy weight for the other activity outcomes. With regards to responsiveness to change, a correlation of ρ = 0.32 was found for moderate physical activity, ρ = 0.19 for vigorous physical activity and ρ = 0.35 for moderate and vigorous physical activity combined. For moderate and vigorous activity combined correlations were higher than 0.4 for several subgroups, but never for vigorous physical activity. CONCLUSIONS Little evidence for the validity of Active Australia Survey was found, although the responsiveness to change was acceptable for several subgroups. Findings from studies using the Active Australia Survey should be interpreted with caution. TRIAL REGISTRATION World Health Organisation Universal Trial Number: U111-1119-1755. Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry, ACTRN12611000157976 . Registration date: 8 March 2011.
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- Corneel Vandelanotte
- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health; Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW Australia
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- School of Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD Australia
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- Department of Food, Nutrition, Dietetics and Health, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS USA
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- School of Health and Exercise Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD Australia
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW Australia
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta Canada
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- School of Science and Health, Western Sydney University, Sydney, NSW Australia
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Gardner B, Rebar AL, Lally P. A matter of habit: Recognizing the multiple roles of habit in health behaviour. Br J Health Psychol 2019; 24:241-249. [PMID: 30945793 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Benjamin Gardner
- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, UK
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Research Department of Behavioural Science and Health, University College London, UK
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Alley S, Wellens P, Schoeppe S, de Vries H, Rebar AL, Short CE, Duncan MJ, Vandelanotte C. Impact of increasing social media use on sitting time and body mass index. Health Promot J Austr 2019; 28:91-95. [PMID: 27795223 DOI: 10.1071/he16026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Issue addressed Sedentary behaviours, in particular sitting, increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and poorer mental health status. In Australia, 70% of adults sit for more than 8h per day. The use of social media applications (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) is on the rise; however, no studies have explored the association of social media use with sitting time and body mass index (BMI). Methods Cross-sectional self-report data on demographics, BMI and sitting time were collected from 1140 participants in the 2013 Queensland Social Survey. Generalised linear models were used to estimate associations of a social media score calculated from social media use, perceived importance of social media, and number of social media contacts with sitting time and BMI. Results Participants with a high social media score had significantly greater sitting times while using a computer in leisure time and significantly greater total sitting time on non-workdays. However, no associations were found between social media score and sitting to view TV, use motorised transport, work or participate in other leisure activities; or total workday, total sitting time or BMI. Conclusions These results indicate that social media use is associated with increased sitting time while using a computer, and total sitting time on non-workdays. So what? The rise in social media use may have a negative impact on health by contributing to computer sitting and total sitting time on non-workdays. Future longitudinal research with a representative sample and objective sitting measures is needed to confirm findings.
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- Stephanie Alley
- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Building 18, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Qld 4702, Australia
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- Department of Health Promotion, Caphri Research School, Maastricht University, POB 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Building 18, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Qld 4702, Australia
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- Department of Health Promotion, Caphri Research School, Maastricht University, POB 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Building 18, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Qld 4702, Australia
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- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia
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- School of Medicine and Public Health; Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, University of Newcastle, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, School of Human, Health and Social Sciences, Building 18, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Qld 4702, Australia
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The most common reported barrier to physical activity is a lack of sufficient time. Just like most resources in economics are finite, so too is time within a day. We utilized a time-utility model to better understand how people are allocating time for physical activity. Additionally, we tested whether the allocation of physical activity time impacts people's perception of "lack of time" as a barrier for physical activity or their likelihood of being sufficiently physical active. Australian adults (N = 725 participants, 54% men) reported their time use throughout their day, perceived lack of time as a barrier to activity, and physical activity. Cluster analysis and χ2-tests were used to test the study research questions. People tended to either be entirely inactive (29%) or active while doing either leisure (18%), occupation (18%), transport (14%), or household (22%) activities. Those who were active during their leisure or transport time were most likely to be sufficiently active. There were no significant differences among clusters in how much people perceived that lack of time was a physical activity barrier. The commonly reported barrier of not having enough time to be active might be a fallacy. Although a lack of time is a commonly reported barrier of physical activity, these findings bring to light that increasing physical activity behavior is not as simple as adding more time to the day.
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- Amanda L Rebar
- a Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences , Central Queensland University , Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
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- a Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences , Central Queensland University , Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
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- b Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences , Central Queensland University , Adelaide , SA , Australia
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- c Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health; School of Medicine , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , SA , Australia
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- a Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences , Central Queensland University , Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
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- a Physical Activity Research Group, School of Health, Medical, and Applied Sciences , Central Queensland University , Rockhampton , QLD , Australia
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Rebar AL, Alfrey KL, Gardner B, Vandelanotte C. Health behaviours of Australian fly-in, fly-out workers and partners during on-shift and off-shift days: an ecological momentary assessment study. BMJ Open 2018; 8:e023631. [PMID: 30580269 PMCID: PMC6318530 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-023631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) work involves long commutes, living on-site for consecutive days and returning home between shifts. This unique type of work requires constant transitioning between the roles and routines of on-shift versus off-shift days. This study aims to examine health behaviour patterns of FIFO workers and FIFO partners during on-shift and off-shift time frames. DESIGN This study used ecological momentary assessment and multilevel modelling to examine daily health behaviours. SETTING FIFO workers and FIFO partners from across Australia responded to daily online surveys for up to 7 days of on-shift and up to 7 days of off-shift time frames. PARTICIPANTS Participants included 64 FIFO workers and 42 FIFO worker partners. RESULTS Workers and partners reported poorer sleep and nutrition quality for on-shift compared with off-shift days. Both workers and partners exercised less, smoked more cigarettes, took more physical health medication and drank less alcohol during on-shift compared with off-shift days. CONCLUSIONS FIFO organisations should consider infrastructure changes and support services to enhance opportunities for quality sleep and nutrition, sufficient exercise, moderate alcohol consumption and cigarette cessation for workers on-site and their partners at home.
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- Amanda L Rebar
- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience, King's College, London, UK
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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Vandelanotte C, Duncan MJ, Maher CA, Schoeppe S, Rebar AL, Power DA, Short CE, Doran CM, Hayman MJ, Alley SJ. The Effectiveness of a Web-Based Computer-Tailored Physical Activity Intervention Using Fitbit Activity Trackers: Randomized Trial. J Med Internet Res 2018; 20:e11321. [PMID: 30563808 PMCID: PMC6315269 DOI: 10.2196/11321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/04/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Web-based interventions that provide personalized physical activity advice have demonstrated good effectiveness but rely on self-reported measures of physical activity, which are prone to overreporting, potentially reducing the accuracy and effectiveness of the advice provided. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to examine whether the effectiveness of a Web-based computer-tailored intervention could be improved by integrating Fitbit activity trackers. METHODS Participants received the 3-month TaylorActive intervention, which included 8 modules of theory-based, personally tailored physical activity advice and action planning. Participants were randomized to receive the same intervention either with or without Fitbit tracker integration. All intervention materials were delivered on the Web, and there was no face-to-face contact at any time point. Changes in physical activity (Active Australia Survey), sitting time (Workforce Sitting Questionnaire), and body mass index (BMI) were assessed 1 and 3 months post baseline. Advice acceptability, website usability, and module completion were also assessed. RESULTS A total of 243 Australian adults participated. Linear mixed model analyses showed a significant increase in total weekly physical activity (adjusted mean increase=163.2; 95% CI 52.0-274.5; P=.004) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (adjusted mean increase=78.6; 95% CI 24.4-131.9; P=.004) in the Fitbit group compared with the non-Fitbit group at the 3-month follow-up. The sitting time and BMI decreased more in the Fitbit group, but no significant group × time interaction effects were found. The physical activity advice acceptability and the website usability were consistently rated higher by participants in the Fitbit group. Non-Fitbit group participants completed 2.9 (SD 2.5) modules, and Fitbit group participants completed 4.4 (SD 3.1) modules. CONCLUSIONS Integrating physical activity trackers into a Web-based computer-tailored intervention significantly increased intervention effectiveness. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry ACTRN12616001555448; https://www.anzctr.org.au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=371793 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/73ioTxQX2).
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- Corneel Vandelanotte
- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Alliance for Research in Exercise, Nutrition and Activity, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- School of Medicine, Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
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Fredriksson SV, Alley SJ, Rebar AL, Hayman M, Vandelanotte C, Schoeppe S. How are different levels of knowledge about physical activity associated with physical activity behaviour in Australian adults? PLoS One 2018; 13:e0207003. [PMID: 30485310 PMCID: PMC6261553 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2018] [Accepted: 10/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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People with knowledge of the benefits of physical activity tend to be more active; however, such knowledge is typically operationalized as a basic understanding that physical activity is 'good' for health. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate whether there are differences in how detailed a person's knowledge is about the benefits of physical activity. Participants (N = 615) completed an online survey to measure their current physical activity behaviour, as well as their level of knowledge of the benefits and risks of physical (in)activity. The majority of participants (99.6%) strongly agreed that physical activity is good for health, however on average, participants only identified 13.8 out of 22 diseases associated with physical inactivity and over half of participants (55.6%) could not identify how much physical activity is recommended for health benefits. Furthermore, 45% of the participants overestimated, 9% underestimated and 27% did not know the increased risk of disease resulting from inactivity as indicated by the Australian Department of Health. Participants were significantly more active when they correctly identified more diseases associated with physical inactivity and when they overestimated the risks associated with inactivity. Therefore, health promotion initiatives should increase knowledge of the types of diseases associated with inactivity. Low knowledge of physical activity guidelines suggest they should be promoted more, as this knowledge provides guidance on frequency, types and duration of physical activity needed for health.
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- Sara Veronica Fredriksson
- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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Nikoloudakis IA, Crutzen R, Rebar AL, Vandelanotte C, Quester P, Dry M, Skuse A, Duncan MJ, Short CE. Can you elaborate on that? Addressing participants' need for cognition in computer-tailored health behavior interventions. Health Psychol Rev 2018; 12:437-452. [PMID: 30221580 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2018.1525571] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Computer-tailored interventions, which deliver health messages adjusted based on characteristics of the message recipient, can effectively improve a range of health behaviours. Typically, the content of the message is tailored to user demographics, health behaviours and social cognitive factors (e.g., intentions, attitudes, self-efficacy, perceived social support) to increase message relevance, and thus the extent to which the message is read, considered and translated into attitude and behaviour change. Some researchers have suggested that the efficacy of computer-tailored interventions may be further enhanced by adapting messages to suit recipients' need for cognition (NFC) - a personality trait describing how individuals tend to process information. However, the likely impact of doing so, especially when tailored in conjunction with other variables, requires further consideration. It is possible that intervention effects may be reduced in some circumstances due to interactions with other variables (e.g., perceived relevance) that also influence information processing. From a practical point of view, it is also necessary to consider how to optimally operationalise and measure NFC if it is to be a useful tailoring variable. This paper aims to facilitate further research in this area by critically examining these issues based on relevant theories and existing evidence.
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- I A Nikoloudakis
- a Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Medicine , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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- b Department of Health Promotion/CAPHRI , Maastricht University , Maastricht , Netherlands
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- c Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences , Central Queensland University , Rockhampton , Australia
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- c Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences , Central Queensland University , Rockhampton , Australia
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- d Professor in Marketing, Adelaide Business School , The University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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- e School of Psychology , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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- f Anthropology and Development Studies , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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- g School of Medicine & Public Health, Faculty of Health and Medicine , The University of Newcastle , Callaghan , Australia.,h Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition , The University of Newcastle , Callaghan , Australia
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- a Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Medicine , University of Adelaide , Adelaide , Australia
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Allom V, Mullan BA, Monds L, Orbell S, Hamilton K, Rebar AL, Hagger MS. Reflective and impulsive processes underlying saving behavior and the additional roles of self-control and habit. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018. [DOI: 10.1037/npe0000093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Maher JP, Rebar AL, Dunton GF. Ecological Momentary Assessment Is a Feasible and Valid Methodological Tool to Measure Older Adults' Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior. Front Psychol 2018; 9:1485. [PMID: 30158891 PMCID: PMC6104625 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2018.01485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2017] [Accepted: 07/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) has the potential to yield new insights into the prediction and modeling of physical activity (PA) and sedentary behavior (SB). The objective of this study was to determine the feasibility and validity of an EMA protocol to assess older adults' PA and SB. Feasibility was determined by examining factors associated with EMA survey compliance and if PA or SB were impacted by EMA survey compliance. Validity was determined by comparing EMA-reported PA and SB to objectively measured PA and SB at the EMA prompt. Over 10 days, older adults (n = 104; Agerange = 60-98 years) received 6 randomly prompted EMA questionnaires on a smartphone each day and wore an ActivPAL activity monitor to provide a device-based measure of PA and SB. Participants reported whether they were currently engaged in PA or SB. Older adults were compliant with the EMA and ActivPAL protocol on 92% of occasions. Differences in EMA compliance differed by weight status. Among overweight and obese older adults EMA compliance differed by sex (OR = 3.15, 95% CI: 1.43, 6.92) and day of week (OR = 1.79, 95% CI: 1.33, 2.41). Among normal weight older adults, EMA compliance differed by time of day (OR = 1.52, 95% CI: 1.02, 2.30). EMA compliance did not differ for device-based PA or SB in the 15 min before versus the 15 min after the EMA prompt, suggesting that these behaviors did not influence likelihood of responding and responding did not influence these behaviors (ps > 0.05). When PA was reported through EMA, participants engaged in less device-based PA in the 15 min after compared to the 15 min before the EMA prompt (p = 0.01), suggesting possible reactance or a disruption of PA. EMA-reported PA and SB were positively associated with higher device-based PA and SB in the ±15 min, respectively, supporting criterion validity (ps < 0.05). The assessment of older adults' PA and SB through EMA is feasible and valid, although there may be PA reactance to EMA prompting. Therefore, EMA represents a significant methodological tool that can aid in our understanding of the environmental, social, and psychological processes regulating older adults' PA and SB in the context of everyday life.
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- Jaclyn P Maher
- Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, United States.,Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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- School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Alley SJ, Rebar AL, Duncan MJ, Hayman M, Schoeppe S, Vandelanotte C. Ten-year physical activity trends by location in Queensland. Aust J Rural Health 2018; 26:298-299. [PMID: 29673019 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.12415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Stephanie J Alley
- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Medicine & Public Health, Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition, Faculty of Health and Medicine, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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- Physical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
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