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The Impact of Different Degrees of Feedback on Physical Activity Levels: A 4-Week Intervention Study
- Source :
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 12, Iss 6, Pp 6561-6581 (2015), International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Volume 12, Issue 6, Pages 6561-6581
- Publication Year :
- 2015
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2015.
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Abstract
- Assessing levels of physical activity (PA) and providing feedback about these levels might have an effect on participant’s PA behavior. This study discusses the effect of different levels of feedback—from minimal to use of a feedback display and coach—on PA over a 4-week intervention period. PA was measured at baseline, during and immediately after the intervention. Participants (n = 227) were randomly assigned to a Minimal Intervention Group (MIG-no feedback), Pedometer Group (PG-feedback on steps taken), Display Group (DG-feedback on steps, minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity and energy expenditure) or Coaching Group (CoachG-same as DG with need-supportive coaching). Two-way ANCOVA showed no significant Group × Time interaction effect for the different PA variables between the MIG and PG. Also no differences emerged between PG and DG. As hypothesized, CoachG had higher PA values throughout the intervention compared with DG. Self-monitoring using a pedometer resulted in more steps compared with a no-feedback condition at the start of the intervention. However, adding individualized coaching seems necessary to increase the PA level until the end of the intervention. ispartof: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health vol:12 issue:6 pages:6561-6581 ispartof: location:Switzerland status: published
- Subjects :
- Adult
Male
medicine.medical_specialty
Time Factors
exercise psychology
health promotion
Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis
Feedback, Psychological
Significant group
Physical activity
lcsh:Medicine
Intervention group
Coaching
Article
Random Allocation
Young Adult
Belgium
motion sensors
Intervention (counseling)
medicine
Humans
Exercise
Aged
business.industry
lcsh:R
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
physical activity assessment
Middle Aged
Intervention studies
Energy expenditure
Pedometer
Physical therapy
Female
business
Psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 16604601
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....f9bcf73418f8bced50af655af2951c37