The Importance of Autonomous Regulation for Students' Successful Translation of Intentions into Behavior Change via Planning

Cao, Dian Sheng and Lippke, Sonia and Liu, Wei (2011) The Importance of Autonomous Regulation for Students' Successful Translation of Intentions into Behavior Change via Planning. Advances in Preventive Medicine, 2011. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2090-3499

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Abstract

Physical activity has a high prevention potential in adolescents. This study investigated the relations between physical activity and intention, autonomous regulation, and planning. We hypothesized that planning mediates the relationship between intention and behavior and that this mediation should depend on the level of autonomous regulation. Stratified randomization sampling method was administered to assemble a sample of students among two schools in China. To test the hypothesis, autonomous regulation, intention, and physical activity were assessed at baseline as well as planning and follow-up physical activity four weeks after the pretest. A moderated mediation model confirmed that planning mediated the intention-behavior relation with the effect of planning being moderated by autonomous regulation. Study results demonstrated that autonomous regulation facilitated the translation of intention into behavior change via planning. To promote physical activity among adolescents, interventions targeting planning and autonomous regulation might facilitate successful translation of intentions into behavior change.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Journal Eprints > Medical Science
Depositing User: Managing Editor
Date Deposited: 20 Mar 2023 05:06
Last Modified: 29 Jul 2024 10:09
URI: http://repository.journal4submission.com/id/eprint/656

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