Effects of habit formation interventions on physical activity habit strength: meta-analysis and meta-regression.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interventions aimed at promoting physical activity (PA) behavior through habit formation pathways are gaining popularity, as they differ from conventional interventions that rely on intention pathways. Past research has established a positive correlation between PA habits and behavior. However, the efficacy of current interventions designed to form PA habits and improve PA automaticity is not yet fully ascertained. Additionally, the intervention components that significantly impact the effectiveness of these interventions are yet to be determined.

Methods

This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. We conducted a search of three databases (PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Li

SUBMITTER: Ma H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10498635 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature