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To evaluate the effectiveness of multi-component goal setting interventions based on goal setting theory for increasing physical activity behavior.

October 7, 2015Health Psychology Review

The effectiveness of multi-component goal setting interventions for changing physical activity behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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DMDesmond McEwanUniversity of British Columbia SHSamantha M. HardenVirginia Tech BZBruno D. ZumboUniversity of British Columbia

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Meta-analysis shows increased physical activity from multi-component goal setting in diverse populations, highlighting its broad effectiveness for behavior change.

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To evaluate the effectiveness of multi-component goal setting interventions based on goal setting theory for increasing physical activity behavior.
Screened 41,038 records to identify controlled experimental trials comparing goal-setting physical activity interventions against non-goal-setting control groups.
Meta-analyzed 45 articles comprising 52 interventions, 126 effect sizes, and 5,912 participants using a random-effects model, alongside moderator analyses across 20 variables.
Goal setting interventions showed a statistically significant, medium positive effect on physical activity behavior (Cohen's d = 0.552, SE = 0.06, 95% CI [0.43, 0.67], Z = 9.03, p < 0.001).
Moderator analyses across 20 variables identified noteworthy effects driven by study design features, sample characteristics, physical activity goal content, and concurrent behavior change techniques.

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McEwan et al. (2015) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d902a94332c00a00ae2c4b https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2015.1104258

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Meta-analysis shows increased physical activity from multi-component goal setting in diverse populations, highlighting its broad effectiveness for behavior change.

The effectiveness of multi-component goal setting interventions for changing physical activity behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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