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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 | Fulltext Availability: | With Fulltext |
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