Exercise Motivation
Conditions
Keywords
Exercise motivation, Exercise for mood
Brief summary
The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video.
Detailed description
This study is designed to evaluate two interventions for exercise motivation: an exercise-for-mood video and an exercise-for-fitness video. After screening to determine eligibility, participants will complete two virtual study appointments, scheduled 10-20 days apart. In Phase 1, participants will first consent to the study and complete the DASS-21, ASI-3, and EMI-2. Participants will then complete an interview-format 7-day Physical Activity Recall (7-day PAR) about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then randomized to either the Fitness or Mood video by the researcher and are assigned to watch the video while on the Zoom meeting, approximately 11 minutes long. After the video, participants complete two short questionnaires about the credibility and usefulness of the video they watched. Finally, participants are briefed on safe exercise habits and given a goal of moderate exercise 4 times per week. In the Phase 2 appointment, participants complete the EMI-2 and the 7-day PAR about their exercise over the past week. Participants are then debriefed on the intent of the study.
Interventions
OTHERExercise for Mood video
As per arm of the same name
OTHERExercise for Fitness video
As per arm of the same name
Sponsors
Boston University Charles River Campus
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Masking description
Participants do not know that there are two motivational conditions. All outcomes are self-reported.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* At least 18 years of age * Current PS101 student at Boston University * A score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) * Able to read English to provide informed consent * Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device * Access to Zoom video conferencing software
Exclusion criteria
* Under age 18 * Known conditions prohibiting exercise adoption as identified by risk scores on the PAR-Q (a score of yes on one or more items) * Presence of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, or recent (6 month) suicidal ideation * Score of 13 or lower on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Motivation | Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart. | Exercise Motivations Inventory (EMI-2) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise adherence | Retrospective accounting of the past 7 days, assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart. | Adherence to an exercise goal of moderate-intensity exercise 4 times per week. Evaluated using the 7-day Physical Activity Recall (7-day PAR). |
| Mood During Exercise | Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart | Mood during most typical, intentional physical activity over the past week, evaluated on the Feeling Scale (FS) |
| Perceived Exertion during Exercise | Assessed at Phase 1 appointment and Phase 2 appointment, scheduled 10-20 days apart | Exertion during most typical, intentional physical activity over the past week, evaluated on the Ratings of Perceived Exertion scale (RPE) |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed