The Impact of Motivational Style on Perceptions of Online Exercise Information (poster)

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Brassfield, Caroline Clay
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Washington and Lee University -- Capstone in Psychology
Information services -- User education -- Research
Exercise
Motivation (Psychology)
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Caroline Clay Brassfield is a member of the Class of 2017 of Washington and Lee University. Capstone; [FULL-TEXT FREELY AVAILABLE ONLINE] Research shows that motivational style is essential to exercise participation and that intrinsic motivation is more effective for encouraging long-term adherence to exercise routines (Teixeira et. al., 2012).
• The internet is a primary source used to seek out health information, such as exercise tips and routines (Baker, Wagner, Singer & Bundorf, 2003).
• More research is needed on online exercise information and its interpretations, as well as the safeguards against article inaccuracies that should be in place.
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