| Using past behaviour and spontaneous implementation intentions to enhance the utility of the theory of planned behaviour in predicting exercise. | |
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PMID: 16643697 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: This study examined the utility of the theory of planned behaviour (TPB), past behaviour, and spontaneous implementation intentions in predicting exercise behaviour. The psychological correlates of spontaneous implementation intentions and the moderating effects of intention, perceived behavioural control, past behaviour, and implementation intentions at various time points were also examined. DESIGN: Data collection occurred over three phases with a 2- and 3-week interval. The attrition rate was 35.97% leaving a total of 162 participants (63 males, 99 females). In the first wave, participants completed measures of TPB, spontaneous implementation intentions, and past behaviour. Behaviour was assessed in the second and third waves, and a follow-up measure of spontaneous implementation intentions was completed in Phase 3. RESULTS: Several regression analyses were conducted. Attitude towards exercise and perceived behavioural control made a significant contribution to the prediction of intention. Intention made a significant contribution to the prediction of implementation intentions. Spontaneous implementation intentions reduced the effect of intention and past behaviour for behaviour at 2 weeks and when indexed over a 5-week period. When behaviour was measured for a 3-week period (following an initial 2-week period), the variance that intention and past behaviour accounted for in exercise behaviour decreased, and spontaneous implementation intentions were no longer a significant predictor of behaviour. Spontaneous implementation intentions were found to interact with past behaviour, such that implementation intentions predicted exercise behaviour only among participants who did not exercise frequently in the past. CONCLUSIONS: Implications and future research directions are discussed. |
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Authors:
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Tracey A Brickell; Nikos L D Chatzisarantis; Grace M Pretty |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: British journal of health psychology Volume: 11 ISSN: 1359-107X ISO Abbreviation: Br J Health Psychol Publication Date: 2006 May |
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Created Date: 2006-04-28 Completed Date: 2006-12-05 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9605409 Medline TA: Br J Health Psychol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 249-62 Citation Subset: IM |
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Psychology Department, Back in Motion Rehabilitation, Vancouver, Canada, and University of Exeter, UK. traceyb@backinmotion.com |
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Adolescent Adult Attitude to Health* Canada Exercise / psychology* Female Health Behavior* Humans Intention* Male Planning Techniques Probability Regression Analysis Time |
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