Ryan E Rhodes1, Andrew Kates. 1. Behavioural Medicine Laboratory, Faculty of Education, University of Victoria, PO Box 3015 STN CSC, Victoria, BC, V8W 3P1, Canada, rhodes@uvic.ca.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Consistent with hedonic theories of behavior, the affective response to physical activity has been posited as an important determinant of future physical activity; yet, we are unaware of an overview of evidence regarding this relationship. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review the published literature regarding whether the affective response to physical activity relates to future physical activity behavior and key motivational constructs. METHODS: A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was undertaken. RESULTS: Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. A positive change in the basic affective response during moderate intensity exercise was linked to future physical activity, but postexercise affect had a null relationship. Affective responses during and after exercise had a relatively negligible relationship with intention, mixed results for self-efficacy, and a reliable correlation with affective judgments about future physical activity. DISCUSSION: The findings support the basic premise of hedonic theory. Practical application studies with a focus on sustained behavioral interventions are warranted.
BACKGROUND: Consistent with hedonic theories of behavior, the affective response to physical activity has been posited as an important determinant of future physical activity; yet, we are unaware of an overview of evidence regarding this relationship. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to review the published literature regarding whether the affective response to physical activity relates to future physical activity behavior and key motivational constructs. METHODS: A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was undertaken. RESULTS: Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. A positive change in the basic affective response during moderate intensity exercise was linked to future physical activity, but postexercise affect had a null relationship. Affective responses during and after exercise had a relatively negligible relationship with intention, mixed results for self-efficacy, and a reliable correlation with affective judgments about future physical activity. DISCUSSION: The findings support the basic premise of hedonic theory. Practical application studies with a focus on sustained behavioral interventions are warranted.
Authors: Eric B Loucks; Zev Schuman-Olivier; Willoughby B Britton; David M Fresco; Gaelle Desbordes; Judson A Brewer; Carl Fulwiler Journal: Curr Cardiol Rep Date: 2015-12 Impact factor: 2.931