Age Moderates the Effect of Self-Paced Exercise on Exercise Adherence among Overweight Adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12797229 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Harold Lee (0000-0001-5778-3227, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA, corresponding author), Shira I Dunsiger (0000-0001-5636-0601, Providence College), Shira Dunsiger (Brown University, Providence, RI, USA), Lauren Connell Bohlen (0000-0003-4207-9872, The University of Rhode Island, Kingston, USA), Holly K Boyle (0000-0001-7345-3658, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA), Jessica A Emerson (0000-0002-9877-4586, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA), David Williams (0000-0001-8976-5760, Brown University), David M Williams (0000-0002-2973-7677, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue | 3-4 |
| Pages | 154-161 |
| Publication date | 2018-11-23 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Aging and Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1552-6887 • E-ISSN: 0898-2643 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/0898264318812139 |
| PMID | 30466334 |
| OpenAlex | W2901500876 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 50 |
Objective: The present study tested the hypothesis that the effect of self-paced exercise on adherence to exercise programs is more pronounced with increasing age. Method: Fifty-nine low-active overweight adults (18-65 years) were encouraged to walk 30 to 60 min/day and randomized to either self-paced ( n = 30) or prescribed moderate-intensity ( n = 29) conditions. Results: The effect of study condition was moderated by age (main effect: b = 6.14, SE = 2.54, p = .02; Condition × Age: b = -11.55, SE = 3.77, p 50 years, those in the self-paced condition exercised 6 more min/day than participants in the prescribed moderate-intensity condition ( p = .02), whereas among participants p = .05). Affective response to physical activity did not mediate the moderating effect of age. Discussion: As age increases, adults may be more likely to adhere to self-paced versus prescribed moderate-intensity exercise
Intensity (physics · Obesity · Overweight · Physical activity · Physical exercise · Physical therapy · Randomized controlled trial · Young adult · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Gerontology · Internal Medicine
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| Citations per year | 3 |
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| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |