Trial reportPsychology & health2019
Time for change: using implementation intentions to promote physical activity in a randomised pilot trial.
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23 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 48 citations in OpenAlex.
- Do physical activity interventions combining self-monitoring with other components provide an additional benefit compared with self-monitoring alone? A systematic review and meta-analysis.British journal of sports medicine · 2022Pooled it
- A Social Exergame Intervention to Promote Physical Activity, Social Support, and Well-Being in Family Caregivers.The Gerontologist · 2023Trial
- Effects of a digital self-control intervention to increase physical activity in middle-aged adults.Journal of health psychology · 2023Trial
- A Wearable Activity Tracker Intervention With and Without Weekly Behavioral Support Emails to Promote Physical Activity Among Women Who Are Overweight or Obese: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Trial
- Walking and Daily Affect Among Sedentary Older Adults Measured Using the StepMATE App: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Trial
- A web-based physical activity intervention benefits persons with low self-efficacy in COPD: results from a randomized controlled trial.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2019Trial
- A Group-Based Walking Study to Enhance Physical Activity Among Older Adults: The Role of Social Engagement.Research on agingTrial
- Ready, Set, Coach: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study Exploring the Impact of Implementation Coaching to Optimize the Allied Health Assistant Workforce in Public Health Settings.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
- The relationship between the motivation for physical activity and the level of physical activity among medical college students: based on the mediating effect of exercise self-efficacy and the moderating effect of kinesiophobia level.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Bridging the empathy perception gap fosters social connection.Nature human behaviour · 2025Article
- Bikeability cycle training: a route to increasing young people's subjective wellbeing? A retrospective cohort study.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Effects of a mobile health intervention on health-related outcomes in Japanese office workers: a pilot study.International journal of occupational medicine and environmental health · 2024Article
- 'Skin in the Game:' Social Goals Implementation Intentions Increase Intentions to Comply with COVID-19 Preventive Measures.International review of social psychology · 2024Article
- Daily Caregiving Appraisals, Future Self-Views, and Physical Activity Goals Among Adult-Daughter Dementia Caregivers.The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences · 2023Article
- Exercise and Behavior: Adjuncts to Pro-Myogenic Compounds for Enhancing Mobility in Older Adults.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2023Article
- The relationship between direct care providers' physical activity behaviour and perceived physical activity needs for people with intellectual disabilities.Journal of intellectual disability research : JIDR · 2022Article
- The bidirectional relationship between sense of purpose in life and physical activity: a longitudinal study.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2021Article
- Use of Fitbit Devices in Physical Activity Intervention Studies Across the Life Course: Narrative Review.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Review
- Using a Mobile Phone App to Analyze the Relationship Between Planned and Performed Physical Activity in University Students: Observational Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Observational
- Targeting self-control as a behavior change mechanism to increase physical activity: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.Contemporary clinical trials · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveA common barrier to exercise is a perceived lack of time. The current pilot study examined the effects of an implementation intention intervention to enhance exercise self-efficacy, increase confidence to exercise when facing time constraints, and increase physical activity in middle-aged adults (n = 63, aged 35-69).
designParticipants received a pedometer (Fitbit) to objectively measure activity and were randomly assigned to either a control or intervention condition. After a 1-week baseline, the intervention condition received instructions to plan how, where, and when they would add steps to their daily routine to meet their step goal, using personalised schedules and maps. Both groups were contacted nightly via email.
main outcome measuresPhysical activity (steps and time spent in moderate-to-vigorous activity), goal achievement, exercise self-efficacy, time-relevant exercise self-efficacy and affect.
resultsCompared to the control, the intervention condition significantly increased in steps, time spent in moderate-to-vigorous activity, and time-relevant exercise self-efficacy. Goal achievement was related to greater time-relevant exercise self-efficacy and more positive affect at the daily level.
conclusionFindings suggest that the personalised planning intervention increased physical activity and confidence in achieving physical activity goals under time constraints. Avenues for future directions, especially for producing more sustained effects, are discussed.
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