Evaluating the effectiveness of goal setting and textual feedback for increasing moderate‐intensity physical activity in adults.
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| Title: | Evaluating the effectiveness of goal setting and textual feedback for increasing moderate‐intensity physical activity in adults. |
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| Authors: | Zarate, Michael, Miltenberger, Raymond, Valbuena, Diego |
| Source: | Behavioral Interventions. Nov2019, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p553-563. 11p. 1 Chart, 1 Graph. |
| Subjects: | Accelerometers, Goal (Psychology), Physical activity |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of goal setting and textual feedback, without additional intervention components, for increasing moderate‐intensity physical activity, specifically the weekly number of intense steps measured by a Fitbit. A multiple baseline across participants design was employed with four participants using a Fitbit Flex accelerometer to measure intense steps. Results showed a substantial increase in weekly number of intense steps for three out of four participants following the intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of goal setting and textual feedback, without additional intervention components, for increasing moderate‐intensity physical activity, specifically the weekly number of intense steps measured by a Fitbit. A multiple baseline across participants design was employed with four participants using a Fitbit Flex accelerometer to measure intense steps. Results showed a substantial increase in weekly number of intense steps for three out of four participants following the intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10720847 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/bin.1679 |
