The relationship of affective and bodily states with goals and plans to increase physical activity: An 8‐day study in students

Planning is an important tool to translate intentions into physical activity (PA) behavior. Affective and bodily states are known to influence how much PA individuals perform, but their impact on to formulation of PA plans is not yet known. The aim of the current study is to explore the effect of wi...

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Published in:Applied psychology : health and well-being 2024-02, Vol.16 (1), p.273-295
Main Authors: Braun, Maya, Schroé, Helene, Van Dyck, Delfien, Crombez, Geert, De Paepe, Annick L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
action planning
behavior change
coping planning
Coping Skills
Coping strategies
Exercise
Goals
Humans
Intention
Objectives
personalization
Physical activity
Students
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Summary:Planning is an important tool to translate intentions into physical activity (PA) behavior. Affective and bodily states are known to influence how much PA individuals perform, but their impact on to formulation of PA plans is not yet known. The aim of the current study is to explore the effect of within‐ and between‐subject variations in affective and bodily states on the content of PA goals and plans. Over eight consecutive days, 362 students created action and coping plans to achieve their daily PA goals. They also reported their affective and bodily states. Generalized linear mixed effect models were used to analyze the associations between these states and the content of the goals and plans. The results showed that both between‐ and within‐subject variations in affective and bodily states were associated with goals formulated in terms of minutes, the intensity and context of planned activities, and anticipated barriers, though more effects were found for within‐subject differences. Affective and bodily states impact daily PA goals and plans, highlighting the dynamic nature of planning. Our findings can be a first step toward personalized suggestions for goals, action plans, and coping strategies that are based on individual affective and bodily states.
ISSN:1758-0846
1758-0854
DOI:10.1111/aphw.12485