Affective components in promoting physical activity: A randomized controlled trial of message framing.

ABSTRACT: Although the study of the affective components involved in predicting physical activity is spreading faster and faster, there is a lack of studies testing their role when promoting physical activity through message interventions. In the present study, we considered these components by focusing on how anticipated affective reactions and emotional processing of the messages influence receivers' affective attitude toward physical activity, concurrent behavior, and future intention. A sample of 250 participants was involved in an intervention relying on prefactual (i.e., "If … then…") messages promoting physical activity. All messages were sent through a research app and were focused on the expected consequences of exercising (or not exercising). Four experimental conditions involving messages

SUBMITTER: Carfora V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9512085 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature