ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2019
Improving Physical Activity Levels and Psychological Variables on University Students in the Contemplation Stage.
Article in International journal of environmental research and public health, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- Effects of a brief Snacktivity-based educational intervention on physical activity and exercise behavior among university students.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Behavioral change interventions, theories, and techniques to reduce physical inactivity and sedentary behavior in the general population: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2024Article
- University Students' Motives-for-Physical-Activity Profiles: Why They Practise and What They Get in Terms of Psychological Need Satisfaction.Frontiers in psychology · 2020Article
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Abstract
This study aimed to investigate the effects of a physical activity intervention, based on self-determination theory and the transtheoretical model, on university students in the contemplation stage.
participants42 students, in the contemplation stage at baseline, were randomly assigned to an experimental group (16 women, 2 men; M age = 19.1 ± 1.15) and a control group (18 women, 2 men; M age = 20.1 ± 5.7).
methodsPhysical activity was measured at different moments by accelerometry. Other cognitive variables were measured by self-reported scales.
resultsWe did not find any significant increases in students' physical activity in favor of the intervention group. Intragroup analyses indicate that the intervention has an effect on physical activity (moderate-to-vigorous physical activity), basic psychological needs, and intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
conclusionsResults partially demonstrate that applying social cognitive theories seems to be effective in improving physical activity and cognitive variables in university students in the contemplation stage.
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