Evaluate and critique the paper by De Cocker, De Bourdeaudhuij and Cardon (2008) and how it has contributed to the understanding and changing of health behaviour using theory Flashcards
Intro
- De Cocker, De Bourdeaudhuij and Cardon (2008)
- aims
- theory
- participants
Paragraph 1
- SCT, Bandura (1986)
- Support materials
- did not refine theory
- which construct
- De Cocker et al, not all components
- socio-economic factors
Paragraph 2
- Action- outcome expectancies/attitudes
- close ended questions
- not previously validated
Paragraph 3
- Self-efficacy/behavioural Capability
- cheap and accessible
- measured seperately
- motivation subset
Paragraph 4
- De Cocker et al
- Attitude Differences
- Combined constructs
Paragraph 5
- behaviour
- valid measure
- Tudor-Locke and Myers (2001)
- adherence not measured
- Bravata et al (2007)
- short term effects
- factorial design
Paragraph 6
- IPAQ
- Craig et al (2003)
- De Cocker et al, PA, 84% motivated, week 1 (9291+/-3526)-> week 3 (10010+/-3250)
Paragraph 7
- support
- Vallance et al (2007)
- Dinger et al (2007) - TTM
- Chan, Ryan and Tudor-Locke (2004)
Conclusion
- Overall results
- relevant to…
De Cocker et al (Paragraph 1)
did not discuss results in terms of theoretical basis of intervention
De Cocker et al (Paragraph 4)
- attitudes
- the brochure resulted in more positive attitudes towards pedometer use
- more willing to wear for longer/buy one
- more likely to know the 10000 steps/day recommendation
Tudor-Locke and Myers (2001)
pedometers are practical, accurate and acceptable tools for measuring physical activity and providing motivation.
Bravata et al (2007)
-systematic review
-pedometers successful motivators of physical activity and lead to significant increases in physical activity of 26.9%
e-short term effects
-full-factorial design
Craig et al (2003)
IPAQ is a reliable and valid measure
De Cocker et al (Paragraph 6)
- difference in PA and step count between conditions
- 84% in condition + motivated to increase PA
- trend that condition + reported influence on step count/walking level.
- not significant (week 1 9291+/-3526 -> week 3 10010 +/-3250)
- PA did increase
- sensitized for steps or walking, increased engagement in PA
Vallance et al (2007)
just pedometer use was more effective in increasing moderate/vigorous PA and walking.
Dinger et al (2007)
- full factorial design
- no differences in levels of walking between email delivered support/pedometer/combo/control.
Chan, Ryan and Tudor-Locke (2004)
After using the Prince Edward Island-First step program that aimed to increase PA through increasing knowledge of benefits of PA, learning to initiate health behaviour to achieve new activity goals and learning strategies to overcome relapse, they found that there was an increase in PA in sedentary workers.
