How physical exercise with others and prioritizing positivity contribute to (work) wellbeing: a cross-sectional and diary multilevel study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This work is a dual study employing a cross-sectional approach and a diary method to investigate how physical exercise can become a habit. Guided by the Upward Spiral Theory of Lifestyle Change, we examined the role of prioritizing positivity and engaging in physical exercise with others as advantageous resources and their impact on the relational loop of physical exercise behavior, emotions, and engagement.

Methods

The first study involved a sample of 553 participants, and the second study included 146 participants, all of whom were employed and regularly engaged in physical exercise. We utilized structural equation modeling and multilevel analysis for the respective studies.

Results

The results of the first study indicate that individuals exercise more

SUBMITTER: Gil-Beltran E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11412860 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature