Enhancing self-efficacy and exercise readiness in pregnant women

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• 作者：Anca Gaston ; ^{ancagaston@gmail.com} ; Anita Cramp ; Harry Prapavessis
• 关键词：Pregnancy ; Exercise ; Self-efficacy theory ; Health psychology
• 刊名：Psychology of Sport and Exercise
• 出版年：2012
• 期刊代码：227_14690292
• 类别：med
• 出版时间：September, 2012
• 卷：13
• 期：5
• 页码：550-557
• 文件大小：177 K

摘要

Objectives

Despite the benefits associated with exercise during pregnancy, many expectant mothers are inactive.

Design

The present study examined whether persuasive messages could influence task and scheduling self-efficacy, exercise intention, action plans, and behavioral commitment among pregnant women.

Methods

After completing premanipulation task and scheduling self-efficacy and exercise intention measures, participants (n聽=聽125) were randomly assigned to read one of four efficacy-enhancing messages: scheduling, task, combined scheduling/task, or control. Postmanipulation task and scheduling self-efficacy, intentions and action plans and behavioral commitment were then assessed.

Results

Repeated-measures ANOVAs revealed that compared to the control group, inactive participants who read the persuasive messages reported significant increases in scheduling self-efficacy, task self-efficacy, and intention from premanipulation to postmanipulation as well significantly stronger action plans.

Conclusions

Written persuasive messages may promote exercise behavior during pregnancy by increasing scheduling and task self-efficacy, intention, and action plans for exercise.