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| Research article summary (published 30 Mar 2002): |
Goal-setting protocol in adherence to exercise by Italian adults.
Full Abstract
A goal-setting protocol, based on research in goal setting and performance and personal construct theory, was tested for its effect on adherence to a new exercise program. The Goal-setting group (n = 50) had significantly less dropout (30%) than the control group (n = 50) (74%). The Goal-setting group also had significantly better attendance (p<.0001). Suggestions for increasing confidence in findings through further research and practical implications of using the protocol to improve exercise maintenance across settings were discussed.
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Author information
Author/s: Annesi, James J (JJ);
Affiliation: YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. jamesa@ymcaatl.org
Journal and publication information
Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial
Journal: Perceptual and motor skills (Percept Mot Skills), published in United States. (Language: eng)
Reference: 2002-Apr; vol 94 (issue 2) : pp 453-8
Dates: Created 2002/05/24; Completed 2002/12/04; Revised 2004/11/17;
PMID: 12027338, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)
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