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Title: Effects of Online Self-Regulation Activities on Physical Activity Among Pregnant and Early Postpartum Women
Authors: Kim, Hye Kyung
Niederdeppe, Jeff
Graham, Meredith
Olson, Christine
Gay, Geri
Keywords: DRNTU::Social sciences::Communication
Issue Date: 2015
Source: Kim, H. K., Niederdeppe, J., Graham, M., Olson, C., & Gay, G. (2015). Effects of Online Self-Regulation Activities on Physical Activity Among Pregnant and Early Postpartum Women. Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives, 20(10), 1115-1124.
Series/Report no.: Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives
Abstract: Physical and psychological changes that occur during pregnancy present a unique challenge for women’s physical activity. Using a theory-based prospective design, this study examines effects of pregnant women’s (1) physical activity cognitions (self-efficacy, outcome expectancy, and safety beliefs) and (2) online self-regulation activities (goal-setting and selfmonitoring) on subsequent changes in their physical activity intentions and behavior during pregnancy and immediately postpartum. We used data from three panel surveys administered to pregnant women enrolled in a web-based intervention to promote healthy pregnancy and postpartum weight, as well as log data on their use of self-regulatory features on the intervention website. Perceived self-efficacy and perceived safety of physical activity in pregnancy enhanced subsequent intentions to be physically active. Repeated goal-setting and monitoring of those goals helped to maintain positive intentions during pregnancy, but only repeated self-monitoring transferred positive intentions into actual behavior. Theoretically, this study offers a better understanding of the roles of self-regulation activities in the processes of goal-striving. We also discuss practical implications for encouraging physical activity among pregnant and early postpartum women.
URI: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/80873
http://hdl.handle.net/10220/38876
DOI: 10.1080/10810730.2015.1018639
Schools: Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information 
Organisations: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Rights: © 2015 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. This is the author created version of a work that has been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. It incorporates referee’s comments but changes resulting from the publishing process, such as copyediting, structural formatting, may not be reflected in this document. The published version is available at: [http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10810730.2015.1018639].
Fulltext Permission: open
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