Evolution of physical activity habits after a context change: The case of COVID-19 lockdown.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Habits, defined as well-learned associations between cues and behaviours, are essential for health-related behaviours, including physical activity (PA). Despite the sensitivity of habits to context changes, little remains known about the influence of a context change on the interplay between PA habits and behaviours. We investigated the evolution of PA habits amidst the spring COVID-19 lockdown, a major context change. Moreover, we examined the association of PA behaviours and autonomous motivation with this evolution.

Design

Three-wave observational longitudinal design.

Methods

PA habits, behaviours, and autonomous motivation were collected through online surveys in 283 French and Swiss participants. Variables were self-reported with reference to three time

SUBMITTER: Maltagliati S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8250330 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature