Promoting physical activity for the reduction of morbidity and mortality, and to increase well-being Physical inactivity
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: - Have a buddy from the private sphere who is also eligible and with whom the person can collaborate towards active commuting in the study - Usually, persons commute on at least four working days (Mon-Fri) - Usually, persons commute to work by car/scooter/public transport (i.e. bus, train, tram, ...) - An intention to commute to work more actively ( i.e., walk or bike or use public transportation [instead of car] for commuting) - An intention to be more active in daily life - Own a smartphone with internet capacity - Be at least 18 years old - Have the same workplace across the study period (14 weeks) - Have sufficient vision and German language skills to understand and complete the study materials
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: /
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome are minutes of physical activity during commuting sessions; assessed via GeneActive movement sensors (accelerometer) across five days a week (Monday to Friday) over 12 weeks (i.e., over 60 days). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes are also assessed longitudinally across weekdays (Mo-Fr) and over 12 weeks (i.e., over 60 days): - Overall minutes in physical activity during the day; assessed via GeneActive movement sensors (accelerometer) - Momentary affect (positive, negative, energy) - Self-efficacy - Action control - Habit strength of old and new commuting behaviour, respectively | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
MSB Medical School Berlin, Hochschule für Gesundheit und Medizin