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2. Groupness: Providing a Roadmap for an Emerging Construct in Physical Activity Settings.
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Crozier, Alyson J., Martin, Luc J., and Spink, Kevin S.
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PHYSICAL activity ,SOCIAL groups ,EXERCISE - Abstract
The extent to which humans consider themselves part of a group versus a collection of individuals is termed groupness. Despite a rich history in other domains, research examining the construct in physical activity settings is only beginning to emerge. Indeed, seminal research from other domains and recent efforts in physical activity highlight the importance of groupness perceptions for a range of outcomes. This paper provides an overview of the current groupness conceptualization in physical activity, presents research conducted in exercise and sport contexts, and, most important, provides a roadmap highlighting future research avenues. Proposed lines of enquiry relevant to physical activity include the development of a context-specific conceptualization, advances in methodologies to facilitate measurement and analysis, and the importance of contextualizing groupness research within physical activity settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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3. An exploratory experimental study examining the short-term effects of a public service announcement on parents' perceptions of the descriptive norm for children's outdoor play: A cautionary tale.
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Crozier, Alyson J., Spink, Kevin S., and Faulkner, Guy
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PUBLIC service advertising , *SENSORY perception , *PARENTS , *PHYSICAL activity - Abstract
Issue Addressed: Public service announcements (PSA) targeting physical activity are not always effective at enacting behaviour change. One factor that may impact message effectiveness is whether the message matches its intent (ie, what norm is being portrayed and received). The current study explored the effects of two PSAs on parents' perceptions of outdoor play.Methods: Parents (N = 333) completed a pre/postexperimental online survey to examine the acute impact of a PSA on their perception of how often children play outdoors (ie, descriptive norms). Participants provided their descriptive norm perceptions and then were randomised to view one of two PSAs: (a) the Mr. Lonely PSA, which portrayed outdoor activity as not normative, and (b) a control message, which portrayed outdoor activity as the norm (VERB PSA). After viewing their PSA, descriptive norm perceptions were reported again.Results: A two-way mixed ANOVA indicated that participants who viewed the Mr. Lonely PSA (where outdoor play was not normative) perceived that children and youth played outdoors less frequently immediately after watching the PSA compared to before viewing it (P < 0.05). No significant change occurred in the control condition.Conclusions: PSAs can alter individuals' perceptions of whether they perceive outdoor play as normative among children and youth. SO WHAT?: As individuals align their behaviour with what is typical, PSA developers should be wary of what message is being conveyed. In terms of activity, portraying that outdoor play is not normative may not have the intended outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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4. Step up: Exploring the impact of social prompts on stair use in a university setting.
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Crozier, Alyson J.
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SOCIAL norms , *STAIR climbing , *ACADEMIC medical centers , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *GAIT in humans , *INTERNET , *NONIONIZING radiation , *MEDICAL personnel , *SENSORY perception , *SOCIAL skills , *SURVEYS , *TIME series analysis , *CROSS-sectional method , *PSYCHOLOGY - Abstract
Abstract Objectives The purpose of this research was two-fold: (1) to explore the relationship between descriptive and injunctive norm perceptions on stair-use, and (2) to examine the impact of social and non-social stair prompts on stair use. Design Study 1 employed a cross-sectional design, and Study 2 had a time-series experimental design, with two baseline periods and two intervention periods. Method A total of 226 adults completed the online survey for Study 1, reporting their social norm perceptions and individual stair use. For Study 2, 8007 individuals entered the stairwell or elevator over the four-week observation period, either measured by infrared people-counters installed across the entrance to the stairs or by observed trainers positioned near the elevators. Results Study 1 showed a positive relationship between descriptive and injunctive norm perceptions and individual stair use. Study 2 found social prompts to significantly increase the proportion of individuals taking the stairs compared to baseline. The non-social prompts did not increase stair use beyond the effects of the social prompts. Conclusions Individuals perceptions of what is typical and/or desirable behaviour relates to individuals self-reported stair use. Further, findings support the use of social messages as an alternate message for prompting stair use in a university setting. Health practitioners may wish to harness the power of social influence and emphasise that stair use is typical and desirable. Highlights • Social norms positively related to behaviour beyond an individual's reasons for taking the stairs. • Both descriptive and injunctive norm perceptions related to physical activity. • Stair prompts targeting individuals' social motivations led to increased stair use. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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5. An Exploratory Study Examining the Interactive Effect of Descriptive Norm and Image Appeal Messages on Adults' Physical Activity Intentions: A Test of Deviation Regulation Theory.
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Crozier, Alyson J. and Taylor, Kristyn L.
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PHYSICAL activity , *INTENTION , *INTERACTIVE model (Communication) , *HEALTH promotion , *MEDICAL communication , *SOCIAL norms , *BODY image , *PSYCHOLOGY of adults - Abstract
This exploratory study examined the interaction between messages conveying descriptive norms and image appeals on adults' physical activity intentions. Using a pre-post experimental design, insufficiently active adults (N = 204) were randomly assigned to receive one of four messages, which included both a descriptive norm (prevalence of physical activity: high vs. low) and an image appeal (personality attributes: positive vs. negative). The results from an analysis of covariance, controlling for baseline physical activity intentions, revealed a significant interaction. Post-hoc analyses indicated that when the image appeal was positive, those who received the low descriptive norm had greater physical activity intentions than the high descriptive norm condition. No significant interaction was found for negative image appeals. Results provide preliminary evidence that physical activity intentions can be positively influenced even when physical activity is not considered the norm. Messages that include low descriptive norm information may benefit from including positive image appeals of those who do engage in physical activity, if aiming to increase physical activity intentions in insufficiently active adults. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2019
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6. Examining the Relationship between Message Variables, Affective Reactions, and Parents' Instrumental Attitudes toward Their Child's Physical Activity: The "Mr. Lonely" Public Service Announcement.
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Crozier, Alyson J., Berry, Tanya R., and Faulkner, Guy
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PARENT-child relationships , *PHYSICAL activity , *PUBLIC service advertising , *AFFECT (Psychology) , *MEDICAL communication , *PARENT attitudes , *MASS media , *REACTION (Philosophy) - Abstract
This study examined the relationship between message variables and affective reactions with parents' attitudes after seeing a physical activity mass media public service announcement (PSA). It was hypothesized that there would be a positive relationship between message variables (i.e., personal relevance, novelty of information, and feelings toward sponsoring organization) and parents' attitudes toward their child/children's physical activity after viewing the PSA. Furthermore, we explored whether discrete affective reactions were related to attitudes, beyond the effect of message variables. A secondary data analysis was conducted with parental responses to an online campaign evaluation survey (n = 267). Hierarchical regression analyses showed an overall positive relationship between all three message variables and attitudes. Furthermore, two discrete affective reactions were positively related to attitudes. Parents who endorsed feeling motivated or guilty after viewing the advertisement had more positive attitudes toward their children's physical activity levels. This study represents an ecologically valid assessment of how message variables and affective reactions are related to attitudes within the context of a physical activity mass media campaign. The results provide guidance for the effective design of mass media physical activity campaigns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2018
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7. Effect of Manipulating Descriptive Norms and Positive Outcome Expectations on Physical Activity of University Students During Exams.
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Crozier, Alyson J. and Spink, Kevin S.
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HEALTH of college students , *PHYSICAL activity , *MOTIVATION (Psychology) , *NORMATIVE theory (Communication) , *SUMMATIVE tests , *SOCIAL norms , *PSYCHOLOGY , *ANALYSIS of covariance , *ANALYSIS of variance , *COLLEGE students , *MULTIVARIATE analysis , *RESEARCH funding , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *STATISTICS , *SURVEYS , *DATA analysis - Abstract
This experimental study examined the interaction between messages conveying different levels of descriptive norms and positive outcome expectations on university students’ engagement in moderate and vigorous physical activity over an exam period. Using a pre–post design, university students entering a final examination period (N = 74) were randomly assigned to one of four message conditions, receiving a message motivating them to exercise over the exam period. Messages included both a descriptive norm (how many others reported being active during a previous exam period; high vs. low) and a positive outcome expectation (those who exercise during exams report better grades; high vs. low). The results from an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), controlling for baseline levels of daily physical activity, revealed a significant interaction. Post hoc analyses indicated that when the descriptive norm was high, those who received a high positive outcome expectation reported being more active during the exam period compared to those receiving the low positive outcome expectation. Results provide preliminary support for the idea that activity during an exam period can be positively influenced if individuals are presented with normative messages that (a) many others are being active during the exams and (b) many of those being active also are benefiting academically. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
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- 2017
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8. Physical Activity in the Transition to University: The Role of Past Behavior and Concurrent Self-regulatory Efficacy.
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Crozier, Alyson J., Gierc, Madelaine S. H., Locke, Sean R., and Brawley, Lawrence R.
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CONFIDENCE intervals , *STATISTICAL correlation , *LONGITUDINAL method , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *REGRESSION analysis , *SCALE analysis (Psychology) , *SELF-management (Psychology) , *SURVEYS , *UNDERGRADUATES , *CROSS-sectional method , *PHYSICAL activity , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Objective: Two studies were conducted to examine the relationship between past physical activity, concurrent self-regulatory efficacy (CSRE), and current physical activity during the transition to university. Participants: Study 1 included 110 first-year undergraduate students recruited during October/November of 2012. Study 2 involved 86 first-year undergraduate students recruited during October/November of 2013. Methods: Surveys were completed online, concurrently (Study 1) and prospectively (Study 2). Results: CSRE was found to positively predict current physical activity participation in both studies. However, the relation of CSRE to physical activity was attenuated when past behavior was taken into account. Conclusions: Physical activity is one goal that university students pursue concurrently with other goals. Not only is current planned activity related to one's past participation in physical activity, it is also related to self-regulatory beliefs about managing that activity in the new context of university life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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9. How are combinations of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep related to cognitive function in older adults? A systematic review.
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Mellow, Maddison L., Crozier, Alyson J., Dumuid, Dorothea, Wade, Alexandra T., Goldsworthy, Mitchell R., Dorrian, Jillian, and Smith, Ashleigh E.
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AGING , *PHYSICAL activity , *SEDENTARY behavior , *COGNITIVE ability , *HEALTH of older people - Abstract
The relationships between cognitive function and each of physical activity, sleep and sedentary behaviour in older adults are well documented. However, these three "time use" behaviours are co-dependent parts of the 24-hour day (spending time in one leaves less time for the others), and their best balance for cognitive function in older adults is still largely unknown. This systematic review summarises the existing evidence on the associations between combinations of two or more time-use behaviours and cognitive function in older adults. Embase, Pubmed, PsycInfo, Medline and Emcare databases were searched in March 2020 and updated in May 2021, returning a total of 25,289 papers for screening. A total of 23 studies were included in the synthesis, spanning >23,000 participants (mean age 71 years). Findings support previous evidence that spending more time in physical activity and limiting sedentary behaviour is broadly associated with better cognitive outcomes in older adults. Higher proportions of moderate-vigorous physical activity in the day were most frequently associated with better cognitive function. Some evidence suggests that certain types of sedentary behaviour may be positively associated with cognitive function, such as reading or computer use. Sleep duration appears to share an inverted U-shaped relationship with cognition, as too much or too little sleep is negatively associated with cognitive function. This review highlights considerable heterogeneity in methodological and statistical approaches, and encourages a more standardised, transparent approach to capturing important daily behaviours in older adults. Investigating all three time-use behaviours together against cognitive function using suitable statistical methodology is strongly recommended to further our understanding of optimal 24-hour time use for brain function in aging. • Combinations of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep have varying effects on cognitive function in older adults • More time in physical activity, less in passive sedentary behaviours and quality sleep is beneficial for cognition. • Future research should investigate all time-use behaviours in the same model, using suitable statistical approaches. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2022
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10. Just Run: Development of a theory-based motivational online intervention for promoting ongoing running participation.
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Blacket, Chloe T., Fuller, Joel T., Bennett, Hunter, Crozier, Alyson J., Dziano, Jenelle K., and Arnold, John B.
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RUNNING , *SOCIAL support , *EDUCATION , *MOTIVATION (Psychology) , *STAKEHOLDER analysis , *INTERNET , *BEHAVIOR , *MEDICAL care , *PHYSICAL activity , *EXERCISE , *ATHLETIC ability , *HEALTH promotion , *GOAL (Psychology) - Abstract
Running is a popular form of physical activity yet discontinuation is common. Interventions targeting physical activity adoption have shown modest effects, often with little translation into long-term participation, which may limit the health benefits available to the wider community. This paper details the development of a new online running intervention (Just Run) aimed at improving continuation of running activity in new runners through a motivational and psychological lens, including aspects of design, content, refinement, and usability testing. A six-step intervention mapping process was used to develop a theory-based online intervention using a mix of research designs. Key stakeholders including runners, coaches and relevant experts in physical activity and behavior change provided valuable insight, feedback and refinement of the education to be delivered. The final Just Run intervention included ten modules delivered online over twelve weeks to promote ongoing running participation through videos, testimonials, and activities. Key themes identified through the literature and stakeholder engagement process related to goal setting, self-efficacy, intrinsic motivation, social support and overcoming barriers to running participation. Usability testing confirmed the quality and suitability of the education to the target population. Just Run has been developed with a range of stakeholders to address an area of unmet need in the adoption and promotion of running. Just Run is a robust online intervention that has been designed and pre-tested with positive feedback and unique insights from key stakeholders. Further investigation is required to support its implementation to the wider community. • A six-step intervention mapping process informed the design of Just Run. • Key stakeholders contributed to the design of this motivational running intervention. • Goal setting and social support were key topics included in the designed material. • Positive usability testing confirmed the aptness of the education to runners. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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11. Effectiveness of wearable activity trackers to increase physical activity and improve health: a systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
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Ty Ferguson, Timothy Olds, Rachel Curtis, Henry Blake, Alyson J Crozier, Kylie Dankiw, Dorothea Dumuid, Daiki Kasai, Edward O'Connor, Rosa Virgara, Carol Maher, Ferguson, Ty, Olds, Timothy, Curtis, Rachel, Blake, Henry, Crozier, Alyson J, Dankiw, Kylie, Dumuid, Dorothea, Kasai, Daiki, O'Connor, Edward, Virgara, Rosa, and Maher, Carol
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exercise ,physical activity ,Medicine (miscellaneous) ,Health Informatics ,Fitness Trackers ,fitness trackers ,wearable technology ,quality of life ,Health Information Management ,Quality of Life ,Humans ,Decision Sciences (miscellaneous) ,Exercise ,Systematic Reviews as Topic - Abstract
Refereed/Peer-reviewed Wearable activity trackers offer an appealing, low-cost tool to address physical inactivity. This systematic review of systematic reviews and meta-analyses (umbrella review) aimed to examine the effectiveness of activity trackers for improving physical activity and related physiological and psychosocial outcomes in clinical and non-clinical populations. Seven databases (Embase, MEDLINE, Ovid Emcare, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science) were searched from database inception to April 8, 2021. Systematic reviews of primary studies using activity trackers as interventions and reporting physical activity, physiological, or psychosocial outcomes were eligible for inclusion. In total, 39 systematic reviews and meta-analyses were identified, reporting results from 163 992 participants spanning all age groups, from both healthy and clinical populations. Taken together, the meta-analyses suggested activity trackers improved physical activity (standardised mean difference [SMD] 0·3–0·6), body composition (SMD 0·7–2·0), and fitness (SMD 0·3), equating to approximately 1800 extra steps per day, 40 min per day more walking, and reductions of approximately 1 kg in bodyweight. Effects for other physiological (blood pressure, cholesterol, and glycosylated haemoglobin) and psychosocial (quality of life and pain) outcomes were typically small and often non-significant. Activity trackers appear to be effective at increasing physical activity in a variety of age groups and clinical and non-clinical populations. The benefit is clinically important and is sustained over time. Based on the studies evaluated, there is sufficient evidence to recommend the use of activity trackers.
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- 2022
12. Norms in sport: a scoping review
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Alyson J. Crozier, Mikaeli A. Carmichael, Jessica R. Townsend, Joe M. Bingham, Brad J. Stenner, Crozier, Alyson J, Carmichael, Mikaeli A, Townsend, Jessica R, Bingham, Joe M, and Stenner, Brad J
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group dynamics ,physical activity ,social norms ,sport ,social influence ,Applied Psychology - Abstract
Refereed/Peer-reviewed The influence of a ‘group’ is often posited as a key factor that influences behavior. This is relevant in sports, where the presence of norms develops through interactions with important others. As such, an athlete’s perception of what is normative may have a significant role in how that athlete thinks and behaves. The present study undertakes a scoping review of research on norms in sports, specifically to describe the extent, scope and range of research conducted to date. Six online databases were searched to identify research published up to January 2021, from which 124 met inclusion criteria. To be included, articles were published peer-reviewed articles, written in English and evaluated norms within an athlete sample. The results suggest that the use of theoretical frameworks and conceptualizations of norms varied considerably and were used inconsistently. Most studies included in this review used a cross-sectional research design, were conducted within North America, and focused on adult athlete populations. This study identified that the concept of ‘norms’ has been examined extensively in sport, with an opportunity to explore norms in a wider range of samples and with advanced research methodologies to progress our understanding of norms in sport.
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- 2022
13. Mixed-methods evaluation of Daily Moves, a community-based physical activity program for older adults
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Maddison L. Mellow, Melissa J. Hull, Ashleigh E. Smith, Thomas P. Wycherley, Danielle Girard, Alyson J. Crozier, Mellow, Maddison L, Hull, Melissa J, Smith, Ashleigh E, Wycherley, Thomas P, Girard, Danielle, and Crozier, Alyson J
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Male ,exercise ,Emotions ,physical activity ,COVID-19 ,wellbeing ,healthy aging ,Humans ,Self Report ,Geriatrics and Gerontology ,Pandemics ,Exercise ,Aged ,Program Evaluation - Abstract
Background Although the health benefits of physical activity are well documented, most older adults are not sufficiently active. There is a need to explore approaches to physical activity promotion amongst older adults that meet the personal preferences and needs of participants, and that can be implemented on a large scale in community-based settings. The current study evaluates Daily Moves, a community-based physical activity program for older adults living in Adelaide, Australia. Methods The Daily Moves program, which ran almost entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided participants with personalized plans and information about suitable physical activity promoting activities available in their local area. This study used an explanatory sequential mixed-methods approach to evaluate associations between participation in the Daily Moves program and physical activity engagement, physical function and psychosocial wellbeing, and to explore the experiences of Daily Moves participants through qualitative interviews, with a particular focus on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on program participation and enjoyment. Results The research evaluation included 69 older adults (mean age at baseline = 73.9 ± 5.6 years; 19 male). Following Daily Moves, participants reported an increase in self-report physical activity levels (mean increase = 1.8 days, p p p = 0.03); Timed Up and Go (mean decrease = 1.3 s, p Daily Moves, and that they felt connected with staff and other participants despite the onset of the pandemic. Conclusions This evaluation demonstrates that physical activity programs embedded within the community can provide flexible and tailored recommendations to participants, and that this approach can promote positive change in important indicators of health in older adults.
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- 2022
14. How are combinations of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep related to cognitive function in older adults? A systematic review
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Alyson Crozier, Mitchell Goldsworthy, Maddison Mellow, Jillian Dorrian, Ashleigh Smith, Alexandra Wade, Dorothea Dumuid, Mellow, Maddison L, Crozier, Alyson J, Dumuid, Dorothea, Wade, Alexandra T, Goldsworthy, Mitchell R, Dorrian, Jillian, and Smith, Ashleigh E
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cognition ,Aging ,aging ,physical activity ,Cell Biology ,Biochemistry ,Endocrinology ,Cognition ,sedentary behaviour ,Genetics ,Humans ,sleep ,Sedentary Behavior ,Sleep ,Molecular Biology ,Exercise ,Aged - Abstract
Refereed/Peer-reviewed The relationships between cognitive function and each of physical activity, sleep and sedentary behaviour in older adults are well documented. However, these three “time use” behaviours are co-dependent parts of the 24-hour day (spending time in one leaves less time for the others), and their best balance for cognitive function in older adults is still largely unknown. This systematic review summarises the existing evidence on the associations between combinations of two or more time-use behaviours and cognitive function in older adults. Embase, Pubmed, PsycInfo, Medline and Emcare databases were searched in March 2020 and updated in May 2021, returning a total of 25,289 papers for screening. A total of 23 studies were included in the synthesis, spanning >23,000 participants (mean age 71 years). Findings support previous evidence that spending more time in physical activity and limiting sedentary behaviour is broadly associated with better cognitive outcomes in older adults. Higher proportions of moderate-vigorous physical activity in the day were most frequently associated with better cognitive function. Some evidence suggests that certain types of sedentary behaviour may be positively associated with cognitive function, such as reading or computer use. Sleep duration appears to share an inverted U-shaped relationship with cognition, as too much or too little sleep is negatively associated with cognitive function. This review highlights considerable heterogeneity in methodological and statistical approaches, and encourages a more standardised, transparent approach to capturing important daily behaviours in older adults. Investigating all three time-use behaviours together against cognitive function using suitable statistical methodology is strongly recommended to further our understanding of optimal 24-hour time use for brain function in aging.
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- 2021
15. Step up: Exploring the impact of social prompts on stair use in a university setting
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Alyson J. Crozier and Crozier, Alyson J
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media_common.quotation_subject ,point-of-decision prompts ,05 social sciences ,Applied psychology ,physical activity ,030229 sport sciences ,050105 experimental psychology ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,health messaging ,Stairs ,Perception ,Intervention (counseling) ,Design study ,Positive relationship ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,social norms ,Psychology ,Baseline (configuration management) ,social influence ,Applied Psychology ,Injunctive norm ,Social influence ,media_common - Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this research was two-fold: (1) to explore the relationship between descriptive and injunctive norm perceptions on stair-use, and (2) to examine the impact of social and non-social stair prompts on stair use. Design: Study 1 employed a cross-sectional design, and Study 2 had a time-series experimental design, with two baseline periods and two intervention periods. Method: A total of 226 adults completed the online survey for Study 1, reporting their social norm perceptions and individual stair use. For Study 2, 8007 individuals entered the stairwell or elevator over the four-week observation period, either measured by infrared people-counters installed across the entrance to the stairs or by observed trainers positioned near the elevators. Results: Study 1 showed a positive relationship between descriptive and injunctive norm perceptions and individual stair use. Study 2 found social prompts to significantly increase the proportion of individuals taking the stairs compared to baseline. The non-social prompts did not increase stair use beyond the effects of the social prompts. Conclusions: Individuals perceptions of what is typical and/or desirable behaviour relates to individuals self reported stair use. Further, findings support the use of social messages as an alternate message for prompting stair use in a university setting. Health practitioners may wish to harness the power of social influence and emphasise that stair use is typical and desirable. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2019
16. An exploratory experimental study examining the short-term effects of a public service announcement on parents' perceptions of the descriptive norm for children's outdoor play: A cautionary tale
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Alyson J. Crozier, Guy Faulkner, Kevin S. Spink, Crozier, Alyson J, Spink, Kevin S, and Faulkner, Guy
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Adult ,Male ,Parents ,Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ,Public Service Announcements as Topic ,Adolescent ,media_common.quotation_subject ,education ,physical activity ,Health Promotion ,Intention ,mass media ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,health promotion theory ,Perception ,Humans ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Outdoor activity ,Child ,Exercise ,Mass media ,media_common ,Community and Home Care ,030505 public health ,business.industry ,interests ,interests.interest ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Australia ,Social marketing ,humanities ,Play and Playthings ,social marketing ,Health promotion ,Child, Preschool ,Mixed-design analysis of variance ,Normative ,Female ,Norm (social) ,0305 other medical science ,business ,Psychology ,Social psychology - Abstract
Issue Addressed: Public service announcements (PSA) targeting physical activity arenot always effective at enacting behaviour change. One factor that may impact mes-sage effectiveness is whether the message matches its intent (ie, what norm is being portrayed and received). The current study explored the effects of two PSAs on parents’ perceptions of outdoor play Methods: Parents (N = 333) completed a pre/post experimental online survey to examine the acute impact of a PSA on their perception of how often children play outdoors (ie, descriptive norms). Participants provided their descriptive norm perceptions and then were randomised to view one of two PSAs: (a) the Mr. Lonely PSA,which portrayed outdoor activity as not normative, and (b) a control message, which portrayed outdoor activity as the norm (VERB PSA). After viewing their PSA,descriptive norm perceptions were reported again. Results: A two‐way mixed ANOVA indicated that participants who viewed the Mr. Lonely PSA (where outdoor play was not normative) perceived that children and youth played outdoors less frequently immediately after watching the PSA compared to before viewing it (P < 0.05). No significant change occurred in the control condition Conclusions: PSAs can alter individuals’ perceptions of whether they perceive out-door play as normative among children and youth So what? As individuals align their behaviour with what is typical, PSA developers should be wary of what message is being conveyed. In terms of activity, portraying that outdoor play is not normative may not have the intended outcome. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2019
17. An exploratory study examining the interactive effect of descriptive norm and image appeal messages on adults' physical activity intentions: a test of deviation regulation theory
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Kristyn L. Taylor, Alyson J. Crozier, Crozier, Alyson J, and Taylor, Kristyn L
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Adult ,Male ,Health (social science) ,Adolescent ,Appeal ,Physical activity ,Exploratory research ,physical activity ,050801 communication & media studies ,Intention ,Library and Information Sciences ,human experiment ,Young Adult ,03 medical and health sciences ,0508 media and communications ,male ,Body Image ,Social Norms ,Humans ,human ,Exercise ,analysis of covariance ,030505 public health ,Communication ,adult ,05 social sciences ,Australia ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,article ,Middle Aged ,theoretical study ,major clinical study ,female ,Health Communication ,exploratory research ,Female ,Norm (social) ,Sedentary Behavior ,Psychological Theory ,0305 other medical science ,Psychology ,Social psychology ,post hoc analysis - Abstract
This exploratory study examined the interaction between messages conveying descriptive norms and image appeals on adults’ physical activity intentions. Using a pre-post experimental design, insufficiently active adults (N = 204) were randomly assigned to receive one of four messages, which included both a descriptive norm (prevalence of physical activity: high vs. low) and an image appeal (personality attributes: positive vs. negative). The results from an analysis of covariance, controlling for baseline physical activity intentions, revealed a significant interaction. Post-hoc analyses indicated that when the image appeal was positive, those who received the low descriptive norm had greater physical activity intentions than the high descriptive norm condition. No significant interaction was found for negative image appeals. Results provide preliminary evidence that physical activity intentions can be positively influenced even when physical activity is not considered the norm. Messages that include low descriptive norm information may benefit from including positive image appeals of those who do engage in physical activity, if aiming to increase physical activity intentions in insufficiently active adults. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2019
18. Effect of Manipulating Descriptive Norms and Positive Outcome Expectations on Physical Activity of University Students During Exams
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Kevin S. Spink, Alyson J. Crozier, Crozier, Alyson J, and Spink, Kevin S
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Adult ,Male ,Health (social science) ,Universities ,Post hoc ,education ,Physical activity ,physical activity ,050109 social psychology ,Health Promotion ,Final examination ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,Humans ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,Students ,Exercise ,Analysis of covariance ,Motivation ,students ,Social Identification ,Communication ,05 social sciences ,030229 sport sciences ,Normative ,Female ,Norm (social) ,health benefits ,Psychology ,Social psychology ,exams ,Clinical psychology - Abstract
This experimental study examined the interaction between messages conveying different levels of descriptive norms and positive outcome expectations on university students’ engagement in moderate and vigorous physical activity over an exam period. Using a pre–post design, university students entering a final examination period (N = 74) were randomly assigned to one of four message conditions, receiving a message motivating them to exercise over the exam period. Messages included both a descriptive norm (how many others reported being active during a previous exam period; high vs. low) and a positive outcome expectation (those who exercise during exams report better grades; high vs. low). The results from an analysis of covariance (ANCOVA), controlling for baseline levels of daily physical activity, revealed a significant interaction. Post hoc analyses indicated that when the descriptive norm was high, those who received a high positive outcome expectation reported being more active during the exam period compared to those receiving the low positive outcome expectation. Results provide preliminary support for the idea that activity during an exam period can be positively influenced if individuals are presented with normative messages that (a) many others are being active during the exams and (b) many of those being active also are benefiting academically. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2016
19. Examining the relationship between message variables, affective reactions, and parents' instrumental attitudes toward their child's physical activity: the 'Mr. Lonely' public service announcement
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Alyson J. Crozier, Tanya R. Berry, Guy Faulkner, Crozier, Alyson J, Berry, Tanya R, and Faulkner, Guy
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Adult ,Male ,Parents ,Canada ,Public Service Announcements as Topic ,Health (social science) ,Adolescent ,Physical activity ,050109 social psychology ,Health Promotion ,Library and Information Sciences ,Young Adult ,03 medical and health sciences ,0302 clinical medicine ,message variables and attitudes, PSA, parents’ attitudes ,Humans ,0501 psychology and cognitive sciences ,Mass Media ,030212 general & internal medicine ,Parent-Child Relations ,Child ,Exercise ,Mass media ,Motivation ,business.industry ,Communication ,05 social sciences ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Middle Aged ,Affect ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,Child, Preschool ,Regression Analysis ,Female ,Public service ,business ,Psychology ,Social psychology - Abstract
This study examined the relationship between message variables and affective reactions with parents’ attitudes after seeing a physical activity mass media public service announcement (PSA). It was hypothesized that there would be a positive relationship between message variables (i.e., personal relevance, novelty of information, and feelings toward sponsoring organization) and parents’ attitudes toward their child/children’s physical activity after viewing the PSA. Furthermore, we explored whether discrete affective reactions were related to attitudes, beyond the effect of message variables. A secondary data analysis was conducted with parental responses to an online campaign evaluation survey (n = 267). Hierarchical regression analyses showed an overall positive relationship between all three message variables and attitudes. Furthermore, two discrete affective reactions were positively related to attitudes. Parents who endorsed feeling motivated or guilty after viewing the advertisement had more positive attitudes toward their children’s physical activity levels. This study represents an ecologically valid assessment of how message variables and affective reactions are related to attitudes within the context of a physical activity mass media campaign. The results provide guidance for the effective design of mass media physical activity campaigns. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2018
20. Physical activity in the transition to university: the role of past behavior and concurrent self-regulatory efficacy
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Sean R Locke, Lawrence R. Brawley, Alyson J. Crozier, Madelaine Sh Gierc, Crozier, Alyson J., Gierc, Madelaine S. H., Locke, Sean R., and Brawley, Lawrence R.
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Gerontology ,Male ,self-regulation ,Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ,Universities ,media_common.quotation_subject ,Leisure time ,Health Behavior ,Physical activity ,physical activity ,Predictor variables ,Life Change Events ,Young Adult ,university ,Surveys and Questionnaires ,Adaptation, Psychological ,Humans ,Statistical analysis ,Prospective Studies ,Students ,Exercise ,media_common ,Self-efficacy ,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health ,Self-esteem ,transition ,Physical activity level ,Self Efficacy ,Cross-Sectional Studies ,past behavior ,Regression Analysis ,Female ,Health behavior ,Psychology ,Goals ,Forecasting - Abstract
Objective: Two studies were conducted to examine the relationship between past physical activity, concurrent self-regulatory efficacy (CSRE), and current physical activity during the transition to university. Participants: Study 1 included 110 first-year undergraduate students recruited during October/November of 2012. Study 2 involved 86 first-year undergraduate students recruited during October/Novemberof 2013. Methods: Surveys were completed online, concurrently (Study 1) and prospectively (Study 2). Results: CSRE was found to positively predict current physical activity participation in both studies. However, the relation of CSRE to physical activity was attenuated when past behavior was taken into account. Conclusions: Physical activity is one goal that university students pursue concurrently with other goals. Not only is current planned activity related to one's past participation in physical activity, it is also related to self-regulatory beliefs about managing that activity in the new context of university life. Refereed/Peer-reviewed
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- 2015
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