Motivation for Exercise: a Mood-Based Focus

Description

The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video.

Conditions

Exercise Motivation

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Study overview

The goal of this study is to assess the effects of an exercise-related video on exercise motivation and adherence. Specifically, the researchers are studying whether an exercise-for-mood video increase levels of exercise motivation as compared to an exercise-for-fitness video.

Motivation for Exercise: a Mood-Based Focus

Motivation for Exercise: a Mood-Based Focus

Condition
Exercise Motivation
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * At least 18 years of age
  • * Current PS101 student at Boston University
  • * A score of 14 or higher on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)
  • * Able to read English to provide informed consent
  • * Familiarity with a computer keyboard and mouse or a touch screen device
  • * Access to Zoom video conferencing software
  • * Under age 18
  • * Known conditions prohibiting exercise adoption as identified by risk scores on the PAR-Q (a score of "yes" on one or more items)
  • * Presence of anorexia nervosa or atypical anorexia nervosa, or recent (6 month) suicidal ideation
  • * Score of 13 or lower on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Boston University Charles River Campus,

Study Record Dates

2025-04-15