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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Intentions to Exercise"”.
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Hot or Not? The Effects of Fitspiration Images on Body Dysmorphic Concerns
<p>Despite positive intentions, research suggests that fitspiration causes a multitude of negative effects on body image. This study will expand on previous work by examining the effects of fitspiration on body dysmorphic concerns, appearance-based rejection sensitivity (appearance-RS), and …
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An Exploration of the interactions between disability and exercise.
Regular exercise has been identified as being important to an individual's social, physical and psychological well being (Dishman, 1994). Yet very few people exercise to levels sufficient to accrue these benefits. Researchers have begun to develop an understanding of why some people exercise whilst …
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Examining Body-Focused Self-Improvement and Self-Evaluation Social Comparisons on Exercise in Young Adult Women Using Ecological Momentary Assessment
<p>Exercise is highly recommended by health professionals due to its numerous health benefits, yet little is known about the social factors that influence people’s motivation to exercise each day. Studies on social comparisons reveal that college women frequently evaluate their weight and shape …
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A conflict-theory approach to understanding adolescents' health behaviour
… health decisions and their coping reactions to threat has been the focus of some empirical research. A relevant theoretical perspective is the Conflict-Theory Model (Janis, 1983) which specifies several modes by which people cope with threat, including vigilance (objective appraisals), …