Enhancing Psychosocial Constructs Associated with Technology-Based Physical Activity: A Randomized Trial among African American Women

Autor/inn/en	Harris, Brandonn S.; Melton, Bridget; Bland, Helen; Carpentier, Ashleigh; Gonzales, Jilian; Catenacci, Kelley
Titel	Enhancing Psychosocial Constructs Associated with Technology-Based Physical Activity: A Randomized Trial among African American Women
Quelle	In: American Journal of Health Education, 49 (2018) 2, S.74-85 (12 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1932-5037
DOI	10.1080/19325037.2017.1414642
Schlagwörter	Physical Activity Level; African American Students; College Students; Females; Computer Oriented Programs; Intervention; Exercise; Social Theories; Self Efficacy; Pretests Posttests; Health Promotion; Self Determination; Motivation; Interpersonal Relationship; Randomized Controlled Trials; Program Effectiveness; Statistical Analysis + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? African Americans; Student; Students; Afroamerikaner; Schüler; Schülerin; Studentin; Collegestudent; Weibliches Geschlecht; Computerprogramm; Übung; Gesellschaftstheorie; Self-efficacy; Selbstwirksamkeit; Gesundheitsfürsorge; Gesundheitshilfe; Reihenuntersuchung; Selbstbestimmung; psychologische; Motivation (psychologisch); Interpersonal relation; Interpersonal relations; Interpersonelle Beziehung; Zwischenmenschliche Beziehung; Statistische Analyse
Abstract	Background: Minority women have demonstrated higher rates of health disparities associated with lower levels of physical activity, a finding prevalent among college-aged individuals. Though these health disparities occur given a variety of factors, novel, technology-based interventions are being developed to increase physical activity, with Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) serving as a useful framework for guiding such interventions. Purpose: This investigation sought to evaluate 2 technology-based interventions on physical activity motivation and psychosocial variables among young African American women. Methods: Forty-nine female African American college students aged 18-24 used an UpBand accelerometer and app or a diet tracker app for 6 weeks. Posttesting occurred at the conclusion of the intervention and 2 months postintervention. Results: Perceived family support for exercise decreased in both groups, F(2, 94) = 9.90, P < 0.001, partial ?[superscript 2] = 0.17. Following an initial decrease in exercise self-efficacy scores from pre- to posttest, an increase in exercise self-efficacy was evidenced from posttest to the 2-month follow-up for both groups, F(1, 47) = 10.90, P = 0.002, partial ?[superscript 2] = 0.188. Discussion: Although technology-based physical activity apps include social constructs, this study did not find strong support for promoting the psychosocial variables among participants. The use of fitness-promoting technology may facilitate exercise self-efficacy in minority female college students. Translation to Health Education Practice: Technology-based interventions may be more effective when used in conjunction with traditional physical activity promotion. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01