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Trial reportInternational journal of behavioral medicine2023

Exploring the Interplay Between Message Format, Need for Cognition and Personal Relevance on Processing Messages About Physical Activity: a Two-Arm Randomized Experimental Trial.

Camille E Short, Rik Crutzen, Emma M Stewart, Jessica O'Rielly, Mathew Dry, Andrew Skuse, Pascale Quester, Amanda L Rebar, Corneel Vandelanotte, Mitch J Duncan and 1 more

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Trial report in International journal of behavioral medicine, 2023. 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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11 authors.

Camille E ShortFreemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. Camille.Short@unimelb.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4177-4251
Rik CrutzenDepartment of Health Promotion/CAPHRI, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Emma M StewartDepartment of Experimental Psychology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany.
Jessica O'RiellySchool of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
Mathew DrySchool of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
Andrew SkuseAnthropology and Development Studies, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
Pascale QuesterAdelaide Business School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.
Amanda L RebarPhysical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia.
Corneel VandelanottePhysical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia.
Mitch J DuncanPhysical Activity Research Group, Appleton Institute, School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia.
Andrew VincentFreemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAccording to the Elaboration Likelihood Model, persuasion can occur via two different routes (the central route and peripheral route), with the route utilized dependent on factors associated with motivation and ability. This study aimed to explore the moderating role of need for cognition (NFC) and perceived relevance on the processing of physical activity messages designed to persuade via either the central route or the peripheral route.

methodParticipants (N = 50) were randomized to receive messages optimized for central route processing or messages optimized for peripheral route processing. Eye-tracking devices were used to assess attention, which was the primary outcome. Message perceptions and the extent of persuasion (changes in physical activity determinants) were also assessed via self-report as secondary outcomes. Moderator effects were examined using interaction terms within mixed effects models and linear regression models.

resultsThere were no detected interactions between condition and NFC for any of the study outcomes (all ps > .05). Main effects of personal relevance were observed for some self-report outcomes, with increased relevance associated with better processing outcomes. An interaction between need for cognition and personal relevance was observed for perceived behavioral control (p = 0.002); greater relevance was associated with greater perceived behavioral control for those with a higher need for cognition.

conclusionMatching physical activity messages based on NFC may not increase intervention efficacy. Relevance of materials is associated with greater change in physical activity determinants and may be more so among those with a higher NFC.

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CognitionMotivationAttentionExerciseHumansPersuasive CommunicationHealth communicationIndividualityPersuasive communicationPhysical activity

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PMCPMC10167115

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