Social cognitive determinants of exercise behavior in the context of behavior modeling: a mixed method approach

Research has shown that persuasive technologies aimed at behavior change will be more effective if behavioral determinants are targeted. However, research on the determinants of bodyweight exercise performance in the context of behavior modeling in fitness apps is scarce. To bridge this gap, we cond...

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Published in:Digital health 2018-01, Vol.4, p.2055207618811555-2055207618811555
Main Authors: Oyibo, Kiemute, Adaji, Ifeoma, Vassileva, Julita
Format: Article
Language:English
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Mixed methods research
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Physical fitness
Role models
Social support
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Summary:Research has shown that persuasive technologies aimed at behavior change will be more effective if behavioral determinants are targeted. However, research on the determinants of bodyweight exercise performance in the context of behavior modeling in fitness apps is scarce. To bridge this gap, we conducted an empirical study among 659 participants resident in North America using social cognitive theory as a framework to uncover the determinants of the performance of bodyweight exercise behavior. To contextualize our study, we modeled, in a hypothetical context, two popular bodyweight exercise behaviors – push ups and squats – featured in most fitness apps on the market using a virtual coach (aka behavior model). Our social cognitive model shows that users’ perceived self-efficacy (βT = 0.23, p 
ISSN:2055-2076
2055-2076
DOI:10.1177/2055207618811555