The Psychology of Physical Activity

March 9, 2016 updated by: University of Colorado, Denver

Meaning and Purpose as Predictors of Physical Activity Maintenance

This study plans to learn more about psychosocial factors that contribute to adopting physical activity. The goal of this study is to improve upon existing theories of behavior change in order to help other people become more physically active.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between personal life meaning and purpose and physical activity maintenance in a group of previously sedentary adults starting new exercise programs. Participants complete questionnaires at baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks after starting an exercise program. Participants are randomly assigned to complete questionnaires about daily meaning, mood, and activity for the first 4 weeks or to complete 8 random questionnaires about daily activities over the first 4 weeks. It is hypothesized that personal life meaning and purpose will be related to greater exercise participation at 12 weeks.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

160

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

30 years to 89 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 30-89 years old
  • Joining or already a member of the Anschutz Health and Wellness Fitness Center
  • Able to read and understand English
  • Sedentary (< 60 minutes of moderate-vigorous physical activity a week) for the past 3 months
  • Planning to start a new exercise program

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Physical contraindications to participate in physical activity (as defined as a positive PAR-Q score)
  • Existing diagnosis of cardiovascular disease
  • Currently pregnant

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Basic Science
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Daily Surveys
Participants complete a daily survey regarding their daily life meaning, mood, physical activity, and other activities for 4 weeks.
Behavioral: Daily Surveys
Participants complete 28 daily surveys of daily meaning, mood, and physical activities.
Active Comparator: Random Surveys (8)
Participants complete 8 random surveys over the first 4 weeks.
Behavioral: Random Surveys (8)
Participants complete 8 random surveys of activities over the past 24 hours during the first 4 weeks.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in Physical Activity as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form
Time Frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks
Evaluation of Physical Activity as measured by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form
Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Frequency of Fitness Center Attendance measured by number of check-ins at fitness center
Time Frame: Daily for 12 weeks
Number of check-ins at fitness center over 12 weeks
Daily for 12 weeks
Changes in Physical Fitness, as measured by a combined scores on objective cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and strength.
Time Frame: Baseline and 12 weeks
Evaluate changes in cardiovascular, flexibility and strength. Participants complete a YMCA 3-minute step test for cardiovascular fitness (assessment of resting heart rate and recovery heart rate), a sit-and-reach test for flexibility, and a grip strength test for strength. Participants objective scores on these tests will be categorized on scales from 1 (poor fitness) to 5 (excellent fitness) based on age and gender and combined for a total fitness score (ranging from 4 to 20).
Baseline and 12 weeks

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Changes in the Satisfaction with Life assessed by Satisfaction of Life Scale
Time Frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks
The subject's satisfaction with life will be assessed by completing a Satisfaction of Life Scale.
Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks
Changes in Vitality assessed by Subjective Vitality Scale
Time Frame: Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks
Vitality will be assessed by completing a Subjective Vitality Scale.
Baseline, 4 weeks, and 12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Colorado, Denver

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Stephanie A Hooker, MS, University of Colorado, Denver

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2014

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

August 21, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 28, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

September 2, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 10, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 9, 2016

Last Verified

March 1, 2016

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Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 14-0275
  • 14PRE18710033 (Other Grant/Funding Number: American Heart Association)

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