Sara M Powell
Biographic Data
| ID | 1561992 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sara M Powell |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sara M |
| FAMILY NAME | Powell |
| SIGNATURE | POWELL S M |
| AFFILIATIONS | California State University, Monterey Bay |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6175-9852 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Effects of improved dietary behaviors and increased physical activity on low body satisfaction
Within behavioral obesity interventions, progress on poor body satisfaction in women requires improvement. Women with low body satisfaction participated in obesity treatments focused on either weight-management education or cognitive-behavioral methods targeting physical activity and self-regulation. Improvements in participants' dietary behaviors, physical activity, waist circumference, body satisfaction, and mood were consistently greater in th…
Sequential mediation path from moderate exercise to weight loss through social cognitive theory variables
Do it for the cause
Understanding Motivation for Physical Activity Charity Event Participation
Objectives: The positive health benefits of regular physical activity (PA) are widely known, yet PA levels remain low in the general population and those with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal of this study was to use the lens of behavioral economics to explore PA motivation for participation in PA-based MS charity fundraising events to elucidate the relationship between behavioral economics constructs and motivation.…
Go with the FLOW
Bariatric surgery is an effective obesity treatment; however, most individuals regain weight following surgery. Following a Lifestyle of Wellness (FLOW) is a psychological skills intervention with strategies designed to increase self-efficacy and promote living a healthy lifestyle including regular physical activity. Eleven participants completed FLOW. Results indicated participants enjoyed the program and intended to continue this lifestyle upon…
Why do they do it? Assessing self-report physical activity behavior and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis
Physical activity has been shown to effectively aid multiple sclerosis symptom management; however, individuals with multiple sclerosis tend to be inactive physically. Developing effective, sustainable, physical activity interventions involves first understanding motivators for physical activity. Open-ended surveys exploring physical activity motivators were collected from 215 individuals with multiple sclerosis. Responses indicate that self-effi…
Why do they do it? Assessing self-report physical activity behavior and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis
Physical activity has been shown to effectively aid multiple sclerosis symptom management; however, individuals with multiple sclerosis tend to be inactive physically. Developing effective, sustainable, physical activity interventions involves first understanding motivators for physical activity. Open-ended surveys exploring physical activity motivators were collected from 215 individuals with multiple sclerosis. Responses indicate that self-effi…
Go with the FLOW
Bariatric surgery is an effective obesity treatment; however, most individuals regain weight following surgery. Following a Lifestyle of Wellness (FLOW) is a psychological skills intervention with strategies designed to increase self-efficacy and promote living a healthy lifestyle including regular physical activity. Eleven participants completed FLOW. Results indicated participants enjoyed the program and intended to continue this lifestyle upon…
Why do they do it? Assessing self-report physical activity behavior and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis
Physical activity has been shown to effectively aid multiple sclerosis symptom management; however, individuals with multiple sclerosis tend to be inactive physically. Developing effective, sustainable, physical activity interventions involves first understanding motivators for physical activity. Open-ended surveys exploring physical activity motivators were collected from 215 individuals with multiple sclerosis. Responses indicate that self-effi…
Understanding Motivation for Physical Activity Charity Event Participation
Objectives: The positive health benefits of regular physical activity (PA) are widely known, yet PA levels remain low in the general population and those with neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis (MS). The goal of this study was to use the lens of behavioral economics to explore PA motivation for participation in PA-based MS charity fundraising events to elucidate the relationship between behavioral economics constructs and motivation.…
Sequential mediation path from moderate exercise to weight loss through social cognitive theory variables
Do it for the cause
Effects of improved dietary behaviors and increased physical activity on low body satisfaction
Within behavioral obesity interventions, progress on poor body satisfaction in women requires improvement. Women with low body satisfaction participated in obesity treatments focused on either weight-management education or cognitive-behavioral methods targeting physical activity and self-regulation. Improvements in participants' dietary behaviors, physical activity, waist circumference, body satisfaction, and mood were consistently greater in th…
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Eating Disorders and Behaviors (3 works) · Obesity (3 works) · Physical activity (3 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (2 works) · Clinical Psychology (2 works) · Developmental psychology (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Intervention (counseling (2 works)