Social cognitions measured in 4 to 6 year olds are predictive of objectively measured physical activity

Vera Araujo-Soares; Falko F Sniehotta; Christianne M Laing; Paul Gellert; Diane Jackson; Diane Jackson; John R Speakman

doi:10.1080/08870446.2015.1041395

Social cognitions measured in 4 to 6 year olds are predictive of objectively measured physical activity

Vera Araujo-Soares, Falko F Sniehotta (Corresponding Author), Christianne M Laing, Paul Gellert, Diane Jackson, Diane Jackson, John R Speakman

Newcastle University

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Abstract

Objective: This study tested whether social cognitions from the reasoned action approach (RAA) can be reliably measured in a sample of primaryschool children (aged 4–6 years) and whether these RAA measures are predictiveof physical activity.

Design: Longitudinal observational study with repeated measures over six months.

Measures: RAA variables were measured using a novel choice paradigm between physically active and sedentary pastimes. Relative reinforcing value, covariates (sex, age, deprivation and BMI) and physical activity by accelerometry (primary outcome) were also measured.

Results: RAA cognitions could be measured with acceptable retest reliability and discriminant validity and social norms regarding parents and teachers (but not friends) were correlated with physical activity and change in physical activity when relative reinforcing value and other covariates were controlled for.

Conclusions: RAA cognitions can be reliably measured in primary school children aged 4–6 and RRA measures appear useful in understanding children’s activity choices and may potentially inform future interventions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1240-1257
Number of pages	18
Journal	Psychology & Health
Volume	30
Issue number	10
Early online date	2 Jun 2015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2015.1041395
Publication status	Published - 2015

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Funding
This work was supported by the Scottish Government [grant number CZH/4/458], Chief Scientist Office to Falko F. Sniehotta, John R. Speakman and Vera Araújo-Soares

Keywords

reasoned action approach
primary school children
physical activity

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