Understanding Exercise Behavior and Dropout through Metamotivational Dominance, Exercise Identity, and Motives

doi:10.12689/jmep.2018.702

I think therefore I Am? Examining the relationship between exercise identity and exercise behavior during behavioral weight loss treatment

Psychology of Sport and Exercise ◽

10.1016/j.psychsport.2019.01.012 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 43 ◽

pp. 123-127

Author(s):

Leah M. Schumacher ◽

Stephanie G. Kerrigan ◽

Jocelyn E. Remmert ◽

Christine C. Call ◽

Fengqing Zhang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Weight Loss ◽

Exercise Behavior ◽

Behavioral Weight Loss ◽

Weight Loss Treatment ◽

Exercise Identity ◽

Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment ◽

The Relationship

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Perceptions of Change and Certainty Regarding the Self-as-Exerciser: A Multistudy Report

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology ◽

10.1123/jsep.33.5.710 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 33 (5) ◽

pp. 710-733 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Sean P. Mullen

Keyword(s):

Latent Variable ◽

The Self ◽

Exercise Behavior ◽

Physiological Changes ◽

Physical Change ◽

Online Surveys ◽

Exercise Identity ◽

Perceived Change ◽

And Behavior ◽

The Relationship

The purpose of these studies was to examine the relationship between perceptions of exercise-related changes (i.e., perceived mastery and physical change) and certainty with regard to the self-as-exerciser. It was hypothesized that seeing “change” would be associated with more favorable levels of exercise self-certainty and behavior relative to “no change.” Online surveys were repeatedly administered across 4 months (Study 1) and 4 weeks (Study 2) to 196 university students (Mage = 20.17), and 250 community dwellers (Mage = 38.44), respectively. Data were analyzed via latent variable modeling procedures. Consistent with hypotheses, latent classes (i.e., subgroups) reflecting interindividual differences in levels and trajectories of perceived change were associated with distinct patterns of selfcertainty and exercise behavior. The findings suggest that adults who experience mastery of skills and physiological changes also have greater self-certainty and exercise more regularly than those who do not see progress or feel as certain of their exercise identity.

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Self-Schemata and Exercise Identity in Older Adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.10.3.245 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

pp. 245-259 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Diane E. Whaley ◽

Vicki Ebbeck

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Identity Formation ◽

Sense Of Self ◽

Well Being ◽

Exercise Behavior ◽

Exercise Identity ◽

Perceptions Of Aging ◽

Purposeful Activity ◽

Over Time

One's sense of self over time, or identity, is an important component of well-being. Schemata formed from components of identity, such as an exerciser schema, have been associated with behaviors that promote physical activity. This study explored the process of exercise-identity formation in active older adults, questioned whether or not the term exerciser was a meaningful descriptor for their behavior, and examined whether self-views were mediated by perceptions of aging. Thirteen older adults (66–90 years) were interviewed. Results supported the contention that identity formation is a purposeful activity. Participants were more likely to ascribe alternative labels to their exercise behavior, and what it meant to be “old” mediated their perceptions of exercise. Results are discussed with regard to implications for interventions.

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Using Popular Mobile Devices in Voice Therapy

Perspectives on Voice and Voice Disorders ◽

10.1044/vvd23.3.82 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (3) ◽

pp. 82-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Eva van Leer

Keyword(s):

Exercise Behavior ◽

Voice Therapy ◽

Pure Oxygen ◽

Mobile Platforms ◽

Self Monitoring ◽

Web Based ◽

Motivational Messages ◽

Related Information ◽

Health Related ◽

Tailored Approach

Mobile tools are increasingly available to help individuals monitor their progress toward health behavior goals. Commonly known commercial products for health and fitness self-monitoring include wearable devices such as the Fitbit© and Nike + Pedometer© that work independently or in conjunction with mobile platforms (e.g., smartphones, media players) as well as web-based interfaces. These tools track and graph exercise behavior, provide motivational messages, offer health-related information, and allow users to share their accomplishments via social media. Approximately 2 million software programs or “apps” have been designed for mobile platforms (Pure Oxygen Mobile, 2013), many of which are health-related. The development of mobile health devices and applications is advancing so quickly that the Food and Drug Administration issued a Guidance statement with the purpose of defining mobile medical applications and describing a tailored approach to their regulation.

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