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Showing 1 to 18 of 18 for “"Exercise motivation"”.
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Development of a recreational exercise motivation questionnaire
… that developed a comprehensive measure of motivation in recreational exercise, as well as contributing to the theoretical understanding of the topic. Goal orientation theory was selected as a basis for commencing the research and therefore the thesis starts wdth a thorough review of the …
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The Relationship Between Personality Type And Exercise Motivation
… of the complex nature of physical activity motivation. Specifically, the purpose of this study was to analyze personality type and internal/external autonomous regulation. Method: Subjects were college students age 18 years and older who attended the Fitness Five Project. Data collected from …
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Relationship Between Personality And Exercise Motivation In Weight Loss
… has investigated the relationship between motivation and personality in relation to exercise participation, while the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between these two factors in relation to weight loss. Weight and fitness scores were measured initially and at 15 month …
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Measuring Self-Reported Exercise, Motivation to Exercise, and Sexism in Women
… study was designed to investigate whether exercise type and motivation to exercise would predict participants’ self-reported benevolent and hostile sexism, particularly in light of gender-related stereotypes about physical activity. A sample of 79 females completed an online survey that …
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The Association of Racial Identity and Locus of Control With Eating Attitudes and Obesity in African American College Women
… Black identity, external locus of control, and exercise motivation on obesity in African-American college women. Uncontrolled eating and exercise activity were proposed as mediators, and depression and age were included as covariates.</p> <p>Results indicated that racial identity, external locus …
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The role of mindfulness in physical activity
… data showed that DM predicted autonomous exercise motivation and PA acceptance, which in turn predicted baseline PA, but no effect was found for change in PA over time. Study three examined the effectiveness and feasibility of a novel MBI for PA (MfPA) in a sample of underactive …
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An Investigation Of The Association Between Physical Self Perceptions, Autonomous Motivation, And Fitness Education Strategies
… relative autonomy (autonomous versus controlled motivation), engagement in physical activity in a physical education class, and health-related fitness test scores. Participants were a total of 300 students drawn from grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 from a local Midwestern high school. Motivation, …
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We Still Have A Lot To Learn: Learning Experiences Of Individuals Age 80 And Older In Care Facilities In A Midwestern State
… informal learning, learning through travel and exercise, motivation for learning: cognitive interests and social aspect, and positive impacts of learning in later life. The importance of continuing learning activities in later life was overwhelmingly supported by the findings of this study. The …
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Objective Measures and Insight Assessments of Muscle Dysmorphia
… in several, risky behaviors (i.e., frequent exercise sessions, anabolic steroid use, structured diets) to increase muscularity. As obtaining and maintaining a muscular physique is so important to his or her self-worth, an individual may have little insight to how their behaviors are affecting …
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Developing a protocol for an online exercise programme for cerebral palsy clients using 'Physitrack'
… with Cerebral Palsy (CP) often receive exercise programs to assist in therapy, habitual exercise, exercise motivation and rehabilitation. Adherence and motivation to exercise programs are two necessary components to achieve exercise goals but can be challenging to accomplish due to …
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Fitspiration Photos and Quotes: Effects on Body Image in University Women
… of social media that aims to inspire people to exercise using photos and/or quotes. However, while evidence suggests it can lead to increased exercise motivation, it has also been shown to have a negative effect on body image and mood. The purpose of this study was to investigate which component …
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Adaptive engagement of older adults’ fitness through gamification
… often not physically active because they lack motivation, time, and/or physical ability. Not only does this impact the life of older adults, but it also affects society as a whole, because the cost of healthcare attached to maintaining the health of older adults is continually rising. This …
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Motivation and adherence to exercise in college students with schizophrenia
… the behavioral and thought processes that affect exercise engagement and adherence in college students with schizophrenia. A mixed methods approach was proposed utilizing an online survey followed by semi structured interviews. The online survey used was the Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale …
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Can Cognitive Behavioural Techniques Reduce Exercise Anxiety and Improve Adherence to a Resistance Training Program for People with Anxiety-Related Disorders?
… poor health outcomes and economic burden. Exercise is a cost-efficient alternative to other treatments for ARDs (e.g., psychotherapy, pharmaceutical) that is also associated with health benefits. Several exercise modalities, including resistance training (RT), have demonstrated efficacy at …
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Enjoyment Based Motivation and the Enjoyable Exercise Experience in a Generation Y Sample: A Mixed Methods Approach
… have different preferences for a variety of exercise activities, exercise settings and eating plans. In fact, numerous researchers have examined the preferences of individuals in diet and exercise programs from past generations (Daley, Copeland, Wright, & Wales, 2008; Ekkekakis, Hall, & …
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A Study Of Why Older People 65+ Do Or Do Not Exercise
… in the community independently did or did not exercise. Within the limits of this qualitative study, the reasons elderly participants gave for avoiding exercise included fear of injury, joint pain, poor health, complications from various degenerative diseases, and a lack of enjoyment of …
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Motivational Factors of Eating and Exercise Behaviors of Non-obese and Obese Young Adults
Purpose/Aims: Identify motivational factors of non-obese (BMI 18.5-29) and obese (BMI ≥ 30) young adults (20-25 years) of eating and exercise behavior. Specific aims: 1) Compare differences in motivational styles of eating and exercise behavior in two groups of young adults, non-obese and obese, 2) …
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Physical activity counseling and programming preferences of liver cancer survivors
… through self-report. The Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire was used to measure leisure time PA. Results: Nineteen LCS completed the online survey. 94.8% of LCS were interested or may be interested in participating in a PA program tailored for LCS, and 94.8% of LCS were interested or …