Evaluating a Treatment Package to Increase Aerobic Activity in University Students.
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| Title: | Evaluating a Treatment Package to Increase Aerobic Activity in University Students. |
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| Authors: | Simone, Melissa N. (AUTHOR), Reeve, Sharon A. (AUTHOR), DeBar, Ruth M. (AUTHOR), Meyer, Linda S. (AUTHOR), Hickey, Carleana R. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Journal of Behavioral Education. Mar2026, Vol. 35 Issue 1, p44-70. 27p. |
| Subjects: | Aerobic exercises, Physical activity, Therapeutics, Self-monitoring (Psychology), Contingency management, Scientific observation, Goal (Psychology), College students |
| Abstract: | Approximately 23% of adults in the USA do not engage in the recommended guidelines for physical activity, thus increasing their risk for developing various health-related diseases. Despite the importance of physical activity, previous research has primarily focused on increasing step count. A combination of interventions has been evaluated to increase physical activity such as self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and contingency management. However, research is needed to evaluate the effects of these interventions on increasing exercise. Thus, the current study aimed to increase the frequency of exercise sessions in three University students through the use of a treatment package consisting of choice, self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and contingency management plus a deposit contract. A nonconcurrent multiple baseline design across participants was used to assess the effectiveness of the treatment package. The results from this study demonstrated increases in minutes of aerobic activity per week during the intervention in comparison with baseline. The results add to the current body of the literature demonstrating that a treatment package consisting of choice, self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and contingency management plus a deposit contract may be successful in increasing aerobic physical activity. Future research may evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment package with other physical activity related behaviors and with various populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Approximately 23% of adults in the USA do not engage in the recommended guidelines for physical activity, thus increasing their risk for developing various health-related diseases. Despite the importance of physical activity, previous research has primarily focused on increasing step count. A combination of interventions has been evaluated to increase physical activity such as self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and contingency management. However, research is needed to evaluate the effects of these interventions on increasing exercise. Thus, the current study aimed to increase the frequency of exercise sessions in three University students through the use of a treatment package consisting of choice, self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and contingency management plus a deposit contract. A nonconcurrent multiple baseline design across participants was used to assess the effectiveness of the treatment package. The results from this study demonstrated increases in minutes of aerobic activity per week during the intervention in comparison with baseline. The results add to the current body of the literature demonstrating that a treatment package consisting of choice, self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and contingency management plus a deposit contract may be successful in increasing aerobic physical activity. Future research may evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment package with other physical activity related behaviors and with various populations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 10530819 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s10864-024-09575-3 |
