SynthesisBMC psychology2023
Do executive functions predict physical activity behavior? A meta-analysis.
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- A multicomponent behavior change intervention to promote walking in adults after traumatic brain injury: A Pilot Randomized Control Trial.medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences · 2026Article
- Conscious Initiation to Promote Physical Activity: A Behavioral Experiment and A Randomized Controlled Trial Intervention.International journal of behavioral medicine · 2026Article
- ERP-based cognitive load decoding in middle-aged adults: effects of Alzheimer's risk.Medical & biological engineering & computing · 2026Article
- Brain Resting-state Functional Connectivity Mediates the Age-associated Decline in Physical Activity Engagement.The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences · 2025Article
- The effort hypothesis at the heart of the virtuous circle.EXCLI journal · 2025Review
- Acute effects of resistance exercise intensity and repetition at a predetermined volume on inhibitory control: a randomized controlled trial.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
- Exploring the interplay of neuropsychological functions, psychological wellbeing, and lifestyle through principal component analysis: a comprehensive study.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
- Aerobic exercise and cognitive function in chronic severe traumatic brain injury survivors: a within-subject A-B-A intervention study.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2024Article
- Healthy Lifestyle Related to Executive Functions in Chilean University Students: A Pilot Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Executive functions and borderline personality features in adolescents with major depressive disorder.Frontiers in human neuroscience · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundExecutive functions (EFs) are important determinants of health behaviors. In the present study, a meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the relationship between EFs and physical activity (PA) behavior.
methodsSystematic searches were carried out in PsycInfo, MEDLINE, and SPORTDiscus databases throughout April 2021. Prospective empirical studies conducted with general healthy populations across the lifespan, which reported the relationship between baseline EFs and later PA behavior were selected.
resultsEight studies were found eligible. Results of the multilevel meta-analysis revealed a small but significant total effect size for EFs on PA behavior of z = 0.12. High heterogeneity was observed among studies. When potential moderators were tested, residual heterogeneity remained significant and the effects of the moderators were not significant. The effect size dropped when accounted for publication bias.
conclusionsDespite limitations, the study provided evidence for EFs' determinant role on PA behavior. More research is however encouraged to inform PA promotion programs that are well-prepared for individual differences in EFs.
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