The influence of body weight and body composition information on initial exercise motivation in female exercise initiates with overweight and obesity
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The study purpose was to examine the impact of providing individualized body
composition information (intervention condition; n = 40) versus body weight information
(standard control condition; n = 40) on motivational regulations in overweight female
exercise initiates about to commence an exercise program. The Behavioral Regulation in
Exercise Questionnaire-2 was completed prior to and following the information provision.
Results revealed a significant increase in introjected regulation for the intervention
condition indicating that the body composition information may have reinforced previous
feelings of self-imposed pressure and a sense of obligation to start exercising. Implications
for motivating new exercisers are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 111-122 |
| Journal | Hellenic Journal of Psychology |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 May 2014 |