The contributions of Rosenbaum's model of self-control and the transtheoretical model to the understanding of exercise behavior

摘要: Abstract Objectives Rosenbaum's [1990. The role of learned resourcefulness in the self-control health behavior. In M. Rosenbaum (Ed.), Learned resourcefulness: On coping skills, self-control, and adaptive behavior (pp. 3–30). New York: Springer Publishing Company; 2000. self-regulation experience: openness construction. P. Dewe, A. Leiter, & T. Cox (Eds.), Coping organizations 51–67). London: Taylor Francis] model depicts as a key component goal attainment process. Despite this model's popularity, few studies have examined its importance maintenance exercise. transtheoretical change has been used instead. two models, nonetheless, share strikingly similar components with exception resourcefulness. Design/Methods Our 265 participants, ranging from wanting to be active being regular exercisers, completed instruments assessing resourcefulness, stage for exercise, self-efficacy, reasons exercising processes Results As predicted, participants exercise were on average more highly resourceful than contemplation, preparation action stages change. Low contemplation least likely employing strategies help facilitate activity. Conclusion Implications promoters are discussed.