Perceptions of exercise consistency: Relation to exercise-related cognitive errors and cognitions

This study examined psychological differences between individuals (1) with varying perceptions of their exercise adherence pattern and (2) who do and do not make exercise-related cognitive errors. A total of 364 adults completed an exercise pattern and cognitive errors questionnaire. Individuals per...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2017-04, Vol.22 (5), p.684-694
Main Authors: Locke, Sean R, Brawley, Lawrence R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Bear markets
Cognition
Cognitive bias
Efficacy
Exercise
Exercise - psychology
Female
Health Behavior
Humans
Individual differences
Male
Middle Aged
Perceptions
Questionnaires
Self Efficacy
Self regulation
Stagflation
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:This study examined psychological differences between individuals (1) with varying perceptions of their exercise adherence pattern and (2) who do and do not make exercise-related cognitive errors. A total of 364 adults completed an exercise pattern and cognitive errors questionnaire. Individuals perceiving themselves as consistent exercisers reported more adaptive social cognitive outcomes (e.g. higher self-regulatory efficacy) than those perceiving themselves as inconsistent. Individuals expressing stronger exercise-related cognitive errors exercised less and reported problematic cognitions (e.g. more struggle with exercise decisions). These results link inconsistent adherence perceptions to weaker social cognitions and exercise-related cognitive errors, a novel form of bias related to limited exercise engagement.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105315611956