SynthesisFrontiers in public health2026
The effects of gain-loss framed message on physical activity attitudes, intentions, and behaviors in physically inactive adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Exploring Response Patterns to Motivational Messages Supporting Physical Activity: Latent Class Analysis.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Physical inactivity poses serious health risks. Message framing is a strategy to encourage healthy behaviors, but its effectiveness in promoting physical activity (PA) is unclear, creating challenges for professionals in choosing optimal strategies. Objective: To compare the effects of gain-framed versus loss-framed messages on PA attitudes, intentions, and behaviors among inactive adults. Methods: Seven electronic databases were searched from inception to December 15, 2024. Randomized controlled trials examining gain- versus loss-framed messages targeting physically inactive adults were included. Independent reviewers selected the studies, extracted the data, and performed the risk of bias. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) werepooled using random-effects models. Heterogeneity was assessed using Results: Ten RCTs involving 1,355 participants were included. Three articles tested the gain-loss framing effect through PA attitudes, and eight studies each tested message framing through PA intentions and behaviors. There were no statistically significant differences between gain-framed and loss-framed messages in promoting PA attitudes [SMD:-0.60, 95%CI: (-2.09, 0.90), Conclusions: Current evidence does not demonstrate a clear overall advantage of gain- over loss-framed messages in promoting PA among inactive adults. However, gain-framed messages may be more promising for general and young populations. Further high-quality trials with standardized methodologies and longer follow-up periods are needed to clarify their effectiveness. Systematic review registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?ID=CRD42023482474, identifier CRD42023482474.
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