dc.contributor.author |
Mailey, Emily L. |
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dc.contributor.author |
McAuley, Edward |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2014-05-08T19:28:45Z |
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dc.date.available |
2014-05-08T19:28:45Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2014-05-08 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2097/17711 |
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dc.description.abstract |
Working mothers exhibit high levels of inactivity, and theory-based interventions to bolster physical activity within this population are needed. This study examined the effectiveness of a brief social cognitive theory-based intervention designed to increase physical activity among working mothers. Participants (N = 141) were randomly assigned to an intervention only, intervention plus follow-up support, or waitlist control condition. The intervention consisted of two group-based workshop sessions designed to teach behavior modification strategies using social cognitive theory. Data were collected at baseline, immediately post-intervention, and 6-month follow-up. Results showed intervention participants exhibited short-term increases in physical activity, which were partially maintained 6 months later. Improvements in physical activity were mediated by increases in self-regulation and self-efficacy. This study provides some support for the effectiveness of a brief intervention to increase physical activity among working mothers. Future programs should explore alternative support mechanisms which may lead to more effective maintenance of initial behavior changes. |
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en_US |
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dc.relation.uri |
http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10865-013-9492-y |
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dc.subject |
Working mothers |
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dc.subject |
Exercise adherence |
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dc.subject |
Social cognitive theory |
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dc.subject |
Physical activity |
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dc.subject |
Self-efficacy |
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dc.subject |
Goal setting |
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dc.title |
Impact of a brief intervention on physical activity and social cognitive determinants among working mothers: A randomized trial. |
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dc.type |
Article (author version) |
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dc.date.published |
2014 |
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dc.citation.doi |
10.1007/s10865-013-9492-y |
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dc.citation.epage |
355 |
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dc.citation.issue |
2 |
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dc.citation.jtitle |
Journal of Behavioral Medicine |
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dc.citation.spage |
343 |
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dc.citation.volume |
37 |
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dc.contributor.authoreid |
emailey |
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