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Social cognitive determinants of exercise behavior in the context of behavior modeling: a mixed method approach.

Kiemute Oyibo, +2 more
- Vol. 4, pp 2055207618811555-2055207618811555
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An empirical study among 659 participants resident in North America using social cognitive theory as a framework to uncover the determinants of the performance of bodyweight exercise behavior and provides a set of guidelines for the design of persuasive technologies for promoting regular exercise behavior.
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Research has shown that persuasive technologies aimed at behavior change will be more effective if behavioral determinants are targeted. However, research on the determinants of bodyweight exercise...

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