Naslov
How do we stick to Physical Activity: Is intention sufficient?

Autori
Glavaš, Dragan ; Pandžić, Mario ; Vrselja, Ivana ; Batinić, Lana

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Skup
14th Alps-Adria Psychology Conference (AAPC2022)

Mjesto i datum
Milano, Italija, 05.-09.09.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Physical Activity, Intention, Theory of Planned Behaviour, Multi-process Action Control (M-PAC

Sažetak
This research aimed to explore the mediation role of intention to be engaged in regular physical activity (PA) and PA habits in the relationship between previous weekly PA intensity and PA intensity one month later. A sample of 163 young and middle-aged adults (Mage = 29.86 (10.24), Nfemale = 107) completed the Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire at the beginning and the end of a one-month interval. Furthermore, participants completed a scale of PA habit strength and intention to be engaged in the regular PA scale. The results of serial mediation analysis showed a significant positive direct effect of previous weekly PA intensity on weekly PA intensity one month later. Furthermore, the results showed an indirect effect indicating PA habit strength as a significant mediator of this effect. Previous weekly PA intensity predicted higher PA habit strength, which predicted higher weekly PA intensity one month later. On the other hand, the intention to be engaged in regular PA did not mediate this effect. However, the indirect serial effect of previous weekly PA intensity on weekly PA intensity one month later through intention and PA habit strength was statistically significant. We discussed results within the behavioural theories and from a dual- process perspective.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Psihologija, Kognitivna znanost (prirodne, tehničke, biomedicina i zdravstvo, društvene i humanističke znanosti)

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