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Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine 5/2015

01-10-2015 | Original Article

Can the Affective Response to Exercise Predict Future Motives and Physical Activity Behavior? A Systematic Review of Published Evidence

Authors: Ryan E. Rhodes, Ph.D, Andrew Kates, MSc

Published in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 5/2015

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Abstract

Background

Consistent with hedonic theories of behavior, the affective response to physical activity has been posited as an important determinant of future physical activity; yet, we are unaware of an overview of evidence regarding this relationship.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to review the published literature regarding whether the affective response to physical activity relates to future physical activity behavior and key motivational constructs.

Methods

A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was undertaken.

Results

Twenty-four studies met the inclusion criteria. A positive change in the basic affective response during moderate intensity exercise was linked to future physical activity, but postexercise affect had a null relationship. Affective responses during and after exercise had a relatively negligible relationship with intention, mixed results for self-efficacy, and a reliable correlation with affective judgments about future physical activity.

Discussion

The findings support the basic premise of hedonic theory. Practical application studies with a focus on sustained behavioral interventions are warranted.
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Metadata
Title
Can the Affective Response to Exercise Predict Future Motives and Physical Activity Behavior? A Systematic Review of Published Evidence
Authors
Ryan E. Rhodes, Ph.D
Andrew Kates, MSc
Publication date
01-10-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 5/2015
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Electronic ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-015-9704-5

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