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A web-based physical activity intervention targeting affect regulation: a randomized feasibility trial.
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Psychology & Health . Jun2024, p1-23. 23p. 1 Illustration. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- AbstractObjectiveMethodsResultsConclusionsEarly career professionals (ECPs) are a critical target for physical activity (PA) promotion. Affect contributes to an established PA intention-behaviour gap and is pertinent among ECPs.The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based intervention and explore the effects on secondary outcomes (moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), emotion regulation, multi-process action control constructs).Adults aged 25-44 who were employed at least part-time in a desk-based job and not meeting PA guidelines (<150 min MVPA) were recruited and randomized into a 6-week online intervention integrating acceptance and commitment principles and affect regulation strategies, or a control group.Forty adults were recruited and randomized to the web-based intervention (<italic>n</italic> = 21) and waitlist control (<italic>n</italic> = 19). The recruitment rate was 29%, retention was 75%, engagement was 68%, and satisfaction was high in both quantitative and qualitative assessment. Participants allocated to the intervention improved MVPA (ηp2=0.30), emotion regulation (ηp2 =0.49), behavioural regulation (ηp2=0.53), affective attitude (ηp2=0.23), identity (ηp2=0.24), and constructs of mindfulness (ηp2=0.44), and valued living (ηp2=0.20).Primary outcomes concerning feasibility were adequate and secondary outcomes improved, suggesting a full-scale randomized controlled trial is feasible with minor modifications. A large-scale study is warranted to establish intervention effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08870446
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Psychology & Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 178173813
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2024.2372658