ERIC Number: EJ980263
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Mar
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The Impact of a Student-Led Pedometer Intervention Incorporating Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies on Step Count and Self-Efficacy
Raedeke, Thomas D.; Focht, Brian C.; King, Jenna S.
Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, v81 n1 p87-96 Mar 2010
This study evaluated the effectiveness of a student-led physical activity intervention that incorporated pedometers and cognitive-behavioral strategies. Undergraduate students (N = 117) enrolled in upper division exercise and sport science courses recruited participants. Participants in the cognitive-behavioral intervention condition received weekly mentoring from students on strategies to foster self-regulation, whereas those in a minimal intervention control condition (i.e., pedometer and self-monitoring) did not. All volunteers wore a pedometer for 6 weeks, maintained a step-count log, and completed physical activity and barrier self-efficacy measures pre- and postintervention. Repeated measures analysis of variance revealed that intervention condition participants increased their steps more so than those in the control condition, F(5, 570) = 10.1, p less than .0001, starting at Week 3, with effect sizes in the moderate range. Intervention condition participants also reported increased physical activity self-efficacy, whereas those in the control condition did not, F(1, 77) = 5.6, p less than 0.03, Cohen d = 0.47. There were no significant changes in barrier self-efficacy for either group. Overall, these findings suggest a student-led cognitive-behavioral pedometer intervention results in more favorable changes in step counts and physical activity self-efficacy than simply wearing a pedometer and self-monitoring step counts. (Contains 1 note and 4 tables.)
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Physical Activities, Undergraduate Students, Effect Size, Measurement, Handheld Devices, Physical Education, Cognitive Restructuring, Behavior Modification, Intervention, Control Groups, Self Management, Metacognition, Measures (Individuals), Barriers, Physical Activity Level, Program Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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