Abstract
Little is known about the effectiveness of self-determination theory (SDT), a representative motivational theory, on exercise domain in older adults. This feasibility study used quantitative and qualitative approaches to evaluate the effectiveness of a 13-month group exercise program applying SDT-based motivational strategies on exercise adherence, physical fitness, and quality of life, and to explore factors affecting exercise adherence in South Korean older adults (N = 18). Exercise attendance rate was high (82.52%). There were significant differences in aerobic endurance (p <.001), lower body strength (p <.05), dynamic balance (p <.001), and perceived social functioning (p <.05) at 13 months compared with baseline. Factors affecting exercise adherence were related to the SDT-based motivational strategies. These results support the importance of health professionals applying SDT-based motivational strategies to exercise programs to help facilitate motivation for participation and to promote physical fitness and quality of life in older adults.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 8-21 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of Aging and Physical Activity |
| Volume | 24 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 Jan 1 |
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Keywords
- Exercise adherence
- Motivation strategy
- Physical fitness
- Quality of life
- Self-determination theory
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation
- Gerontology
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
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Feasibility of a self-determination theory-based exercise program in community-dwelling south Korean older adults : Experiences from a 13-month trial. / Lee, Minyoung; Kim, Min Joo; Suh, Dongwon; Kim, Jungjin; Jo, Eunkyoung; Yoon, Bum-Chul.
In: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, Vol. 24, No. 1, 01.01.2016, p. 8-21.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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