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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"exercise behaviors"”.
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Predictors of exercise behaviors in nursing students
… perceptions of the benefits of and barriers to exercise, as selected factors of Nola Pender's Revised Health Promotion Model (1996), predict exercise patterns in a convenient sample of A.D.N. and B.S.N. nursing students (N = 311). A predictive design was used; The students' mean score for …
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The interrelationships among nutritional practices, exercise behaviors, and psychological status
… interrelationships among nutritional practices, exercise behaviors, and psychological status. A questionnaire which included a wide range of questions concerning dietary and nutritional practices, exercise regime, and psychological status was developed by the researcher. The questionnaire was …
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Psychological pathways influencing body fat changes among restrained eaters: Stress, eating and exercise behaviors
… was conducted to test eating (energy intake) and exercise behaviors (energy expenditure) as explanations of stress-induced body fat gain of high restrained eaters (dieters), a group identified as being vulnerable to obesity. Participants were female high restrained eaters and low restrained eaters …
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Motivational Factors of Eating and Exercise Behaviors of Non-obese and Obese Young Adults
… ≥ 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) Compare motivational styles controlling for eating and exercise behaviors that …
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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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Exerciser self-image and indices of health-related physical fitness
<p>Self-belief about exercise strongly influences people's exercise behavior. This relationship may have significant impact on health-related physical fitness and help to address the exercise behavior deficit in the US. However, it is not known if self-belief about exercise significantly impacts …
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Comparison of quality of life in diabetics using insulin injection therapy versus subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy
… of 3 meals/3 snacks everyday, frequency of exercise of daily 30 min or longer duration and opinion of quality of life, were evaluated in patients receiving either insulin injections or infusion.</p> <p>Pump users reported enhanced eating and exercise behaviors and feeling in good health, …
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Evaluation of Two Different types of Preoperative Instruction on Learning and Anxiety
… a preadmission booklet containing preoperative exercises and was taught the exercises postadmission. Group two received only the booklet containing the preoperative exercises preadmission. Both groups were tested for knowledge of exercise behaviors and for anxiety level after admission. Data …
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An Interdisciplinary Approach to Improving Student Physical Activity and Nutritional Behaviors
… Interest Group (RIG) program on freshman exercise and nutrition habits, and physical fitness. METHODS: The Healthful Living themed RIG (n=19) within the freshman dormitories served as the intervention group and was compared to a Math themed Residential Interest Group (n=22) and a First …
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Motives for Physical Activity and Physiological Variables as Predictors of Exercise Intentions Following a High Intensity Interval Training Protocol in College-Age Females
… physically active and intentions for future HIIT behaviors. Participants included sixty five female students between the ages 18 and 25 who were enrolled in a physical activity class that included HIIT as a part of the curriculum. Physiological responses to the HIIT protocol were measured via …
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Motivational Aspects of Exercise Adherence
… exist for individuals participating in an exercise program and to determine if these goal orientations could be used to differentiate between those who drop out and those who adhere to the exercise program. A secondary purpose was to determine the percent of variance in exercise behavior …
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Validation of the Female Athlete Screening Tool in Division I Female Collegiate Athletes at the University of Connecticut
… of Connecticut</strong></p> <p>Eating disordered behaviors in athletes have the ability to compromise physical and mental health, increase risk for injury as well as decrease performance. Traditional screening tools for assessing eating disorders may not accurately identify disordered eating …
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Using Social Cognitive Theory to Model Health Behaviors Among Chinese Children
… used to examine the predictors of eating and exercise behaviors; findings at p</p> <p>Sufficient vegetable/fruit intake was more likely in children who were cared for by family members after school (OR=3.6, 90% CI=1.26-10.03). Increased fast-food intake was more likely in children who had …
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The Role of Volition in Exercise Behavior
… research could be conducted in the context of exercise behavior.</p> <p>Method. Thirty-five individuals were recruited who wished to increase exercise behavior in their lifestyles. The study ran for 112 consecutive days and was conducted in four phases: baseline, simple volition, volition-plus, …
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The Prevalence and Treatment of Obesity in Adolescence (Weight Control)
… and self-control, and (3) improving eating and exercise behaviors. Program completers were discriminated from non-completers by having better educated parents, being older, having lower resting heart rates and having a sibling overweight. Implementing a fee contingent on attendance and on record …
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The Feasibility of Ecological Momentary Assessment of Pain Intensity, Affect and Self-Efficacy Associated with Exercise in Women with Chronic Pain
… strategy during participation in water exercise. This assessment strategy was used to collect ratings of pain intensity level, affective status and self-efficacy for engaging in regular exercise prior to, during and following participation in water exercise for women with chronic pain. …
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Pilot study: Effect of a worksite weight-loss intervention and social influence on self-efficacy and self-regulation for eating and exercise
… and self-regulation (SR) of weight management behaviors and social influence are important factors for weight loss. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to assess the influence of an intervention on SR, SE, and weight at a worksite and investigate the effect of social influence on these …
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Assessment of a Body Composition-Focused Approach to Obesity Treatment
… training, lead to improved body composition, exercise behaviors, and attitude change from focus on weight loss to body composition change. Improvements in self efficacy, outcome expectations and stages of change were also examined. Forty-eight physician-referred overweight or obese adult women …
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Factors Associated With Long Term Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
… have assessed the association between eating behaviors, psychological factors and lifestyle factors as well as postoperative factors and long term weight regain. This study assesses all of these factors in patients who have undergone gastric bypass (GBP) and laparoscopic adjustable banding …
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Relationships Of Self-Efficacy, Exercise, Social Support To Strain And Burnout In University Faculty
… relationships between occupational selfefficacy, exercise behaviors, and social support with strain and burnout in faculty. Previous studies have shown each variable is associated with reduced strain. The Demand-Control- Supports Theory by Karasek and Theorell (1990) asserts when an individual is …
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