Content and Perceived Utility of Mental Imagery by Older Adults in a Peer-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention

Imagery interventions intended to increase exercise behavior are rare. The Active Adult Mentoring Program (AAMP) was a randomized controlled trial with imagery content. The purposes of this study were to examine the content and perceived utility of mental imagery with 24 AAMP participants (M age = 6...

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Published in:Journal of applied sport psychology 2014-04, Vol.26 (2), p.129-143
Main Authors: Giacobbi, Peter R., Buman, Matthew P., Dzierzewski, Joseph M., Aiken-Morgan, Adrienne T., Roberts, Beverly L., Marsiske, Michael, Knutson, Nicholas, McCrae, Christina S.
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Language:English
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Summary:Imagery interventions intended to increase exercise behavior are rare. The Active Adult Mentoring Program (AAMP) was a randomized controlled trial with imagery content. The purposes of this study were to examine the content and perceived utility of mental imagery with 24 AAMP participants (M age = 65.00, SD = 8.79 years). Digital recordings of AAMP sessions and post-intervention interviews were content-analyzed. Emergent themes included images of the physical activity context and negative impressions about imagery. Post-intervention interviews revealed that 13 participants reported positive experiences using mental imagery while 9 would not engage in further use. Important implications are discussed.
ISSN:1041-3200
1533-1571
DOI:10.1080/10413200.2013.803502