Construct Validation of a Program to Increase Use of Self-regulation for Physical Activity among Overweight and Obese Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Issue 6 (1st November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Petosa, R. Lingyak; Silfee, Valerie
• Is Part Of: American journal of health education. Volume 47:Issue 6(2016)
• Page Start: 379
• Page End: 384
• Publication Date: 2016-11-01
• Subjects: Health education -- United States -- Periodicals; School hygiene -- Study and teaching -- United States -- Periodicals; Health Education -- Periodicals; School Health Services -- Periodicals; 371
• DOI: 10.1080/19325037.2016.1219284
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1932-5037

Abstract

Abstract : Background: Studies have revealed that overweight adults with type 2 diabetes have low rates of physical activity and are resistant to change.Purpose: The purpose of this study was to use construct validation of intervention methods to examine the impact of a 4-week behavioral intervention on the use of self-regulation skills for physical activity among overweight and obese adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).Methods: This study used a randomized control group design with pre- and posttesting. A 4-session theory-based intervention focused on applied, experienced-based assignments to encourage the use of self-regulation strategies.Results: The intervention produced statistically significant increases in the use of the following self-regulation skills: self-monitoring, goal setting, self-reward, social support, time management, and overcoming barriers.Translation to Health Education Practice: Health Educators can employ experience-based intervention to increase the use of self-regulation skills to support physical activity adherence.