Mapping the Dynamics of Inhibitors and Facilitators of Exercise Behavior Within the Transtheoretical Model: Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study Using Text Mining Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The transtheoretical model (TTM) explains behavior changes through sequential stages influenced by the balance of perceived benefits and barriers. Although previous studies have identified the inhibitors and facilitators of exercise behavior, only a few have elucidated how these factors vary across the stages of behavior change.

Objective

This study aimed to identify the inhibitors and facilitators of each stage of behavior change using text mining.

Methods

A nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted using an internet-based questionnaire with a panel of approximately 2 million members. From this panel, 93,460 individuals were randomly selected and invited to participate via email and app push notifications. A total of 1500 valid responses were included

SUBMITTER: Sakai K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551974 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature