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Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Improving Attitude toward Exercise in College Students

Gingrich, Amy Marie
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1220494280

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2008, Master of Arts, Marietta College, Psychology.
Motivational interviewing (MI) was used with college students in an attempt to improve attitudes towards exercise. Thirty-eight participants between 18 and 24 years of age were randomly assigned to either an MI or Advice Only (AO) condition. Baseline questionnaires were given to determine dedication and attitude toward exercise. The intervention involved delivering either a motivational interview or a lecture about the benefits of exercise. After four weeks, the MI group showed a significant change in attitude toward exercise. The data showed trends toward a significant increase in exercise, but none was found. This study explores the efficacy of a brief motivational interview and its applicability among professionals to increase exercise behavior.
Ryan May, PhD (Advisor)
Jennifer McCabe, PhD (Committee Chair)
Mark Sibicky, PhD (Committee Chair)
53 p.
Academic Guidance Counseling; Behaviorial Sciences; Health; Psychology
motivational interviewing; college students; exercise; attitude toward exercise; sedentary behavior; benefits of exercise

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  • Gingrich, A. M. (2008). Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Improving Attitude toward Exercise in College Students [Master's thesis, Marietta College]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1220494280

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Gingrich, Amy. Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Improving Attitude toward Exercise in College Students. 2008. Marietta College, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1220494280.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Gingrich, Amy. "Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Improving Attitude toward Exercise in College Students." Master's thesis, Marietta College, 2008. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=marietta1220494280

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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