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Title: A web-based physical activity intervention targeting affect regulation: a randomized feasibility trial.
Authors: Grant, Stina J. (AUTHOR), Liu, Sam (AUTHOR), Rhodes, Ryan E. (AUTHOR)
Source: Psychology & Health. Dec2025, Vol. 40 Issue 12, p2013-2035. 23p.
Subjects: Emotion regulation, Medical care, Educational outcomes, Statistical sampling, Pilot projects, Interviewing, Internet, Randomized controlled trials, Descriptive statistics, Analysis of covariance, Research methodology, Job stress, Computer assisted instruction, Acceptance & commitment therapy, Physical activity
Abstract: Early career professionals (ECPs) are a critical target for physical activity (PA) promotion. Affect contributes to an established PA intention-behaviour gap and is pertinent among ECPs. Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a web-based intervention and explore the effects on secondary outcomes (moderate-to-vigorous PA (MVPA), emotion regulation, multi-process action control constructs). Methods: Adults aged 25-44 who were employed at least part-time in a desk-based job and not meeting PA guidelines (<150 min MVPA) were recruited and randomized into a 6-week online intervention integrating acceptance and commitment principles and affect regulation strategies, or a control group. Results: Forty adults were recruited and randomized to the web-based intervention (n = 21) and waitlist control (n = 19). The recruitment rate was 29%, retention was 75%, engagement was 68%, and satisfaction was high in both quantitative and qualitative assessment. Participants allocated to the intervention improved MVPA (ηp2=0.30), emotion regulation (ηp2 =0.49), behavioural regulation (ηp2=0.53), affective attitude (ηp2=0.23), identity (ηp2=0.24), and constructs of mindfulness (ηp2=0.44), and valued living (ηp2=0.20). Conclusions: Primary outcomes concerning feasibility were adequate and secondary outcomes improved, suggesting a full-scale randomized controlled trial is feasible with minor modifications. A large-scale study is warranted to establish intervention effectiveness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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