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The Relationship Between Exercise Intention And Behavior-the Value-added Contribution Of Self-identity And Exercise Commitment

Posted on:2014-10-03Degree:MasterType:Thesis
Country:ChinaCandidate:W B DongFull Text:PDF
GTID:2267330398980319Subject:Applied Psychology
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This study focused on the inadequacies of exercise behavior integration model, investigated the conversion process of exercise intention to behavior.First, discussed the applicability of exercise behavior integration model in the youth groups with531students in Hunan Province and Liaoning Province. Then the same sample completed questionnaires to study the predictive power of the model. The roles of self-identity and exercise commitment on intention-behavior process were discussed. Finally, the expanded exercise behavior integrated model was examined!’with the structural equation model.The results showed that:1)The exercise behavior integration model could explain the exercise intention and behavior of the Chinese youngsters effectively.2) By adding self-identity and exercise commitment, the predictive power of model was higher for Chinese youngsters:the predictive power of intention and behavior was increased by4.3%(F change (2,524)=26.754, p<.001) and9.1%(F change (2,524)=32.625, p<.001).3) In the intention-behavior relationship, both self-identity and exercise commiment played partly mediator roles.4) The expanded exercise behavior integration model through the verification of the structural equation model, with a better fit.This study’s recommendations are as the following:improve self-identity level may be able to promote exercise intentions into behavior, specific measures, such as group counseling self-identity or self-identity role intervention can be adopted. Increasing interestingness and attractiveness of exercise, or increase personal investment may play the same effect. Self-discipline or supervision of a family member or friend may have effects on develop one’s regular exercise habits. In addition, a variety of ways to enhance self-efficacy, for example, develop self-confidence, increase personal experience or learn from the successful experience of others, and verbal persuasion and education will be also effective methods.
Keywords/Search Tags:theory of integration, self-identity, exercise commitments, mediator, moderator
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