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Impact of Activity Behaviors on Physical Activity Identity and Self-Efficacy

American Journal of Health BehaviorPublished 1 September 2002
Kim Miller, Roberta J. Ogletree, Kathleen J. Welshimer
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TL;DR

Effort should be invested in encouraging people when beginning an exercise regimen to set a long-term goal of vigorous activity, which may lead to stronger identification with and self-efficacy for physical activity leading to greater adherence.

Abstract

Effort should be invested in encouraging people when beginning an exercise regimen to set a long-term goal of vigorous activity. This approach may lead to stronger identification with and self-efficacy for physical activity leading to greater adherence.

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PsychologyMedicine