Examining Perceptions of the 24-Hr Movement Guidelines
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The main objective of the proposed research is to experimentally test and inform the most effective brand attributes that is to be featured in the forthcoming Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults. Specifically, there are two main objectives. The first objective is to determine the most preferred tagline associated with the new Guidelines among a sample of Canadian adults. The second objective is to experimentally test if this new attribute fosters stronger perceptions of self-efficacy among an adult sample, when compared to previous threshold-based approaches.
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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N/A |
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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Experimental: Intervention (Generic Message) Receives promotional materials that feature a generic messaging approach. |
Other: Generic Message
Exposed to four sets of promotional materials hypothesized to increase perceptions of self-efficacy to meet Guidelines.
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No Intervention: Control (Threshold Message) Receives promotional materials that use traditional, threshold messages. |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Change in participants self-efficacy to meet Guidelines measured using the Multi-Dimensional Self-efficacy for Exercise Scale (adapted, scale 0-10; 0=not at all confident, 10=extremely confident) following pre and post exposure to promotional materials. [3 time points: measuring change from baseline, immediately after viewing message, 2-week follow up]
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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between 18-64 years
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Canadian
Exclusion Criteria:
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cannot read/write in English
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already self-reported meeting Guideline recommendations for all three behaviours (physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and sleep)
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self-reported medical condition and/or sleep condition that would prevent individual from meeting the Guideline recommendations
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | School of Kinesiology and Health Studies | Kingston | Ontario | Canada | K7L3N6 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Dr. Amy Latimer-Cheung, PhD
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Amy E Latimer-Cheung, PhD, Queen's University
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- 6027468