Relational effects on physical activity: A dyadic approach to the theory of planned behavior.

Abstract

This paper provides a roadmap for integrating a dyadic framework into individual-level models of behavior change. The findings suggest that data from both partners and relationship quality are important to consider when trying to understand and change health-related behavior such as physical activity. The results broaden the potential applications of the TPB as well as our understanding of how romantic partners might influence important health-related practices. (PsycINFO Database Record

Applying Ajzen’s Theory of Planned Behaviour: Changing Physical Activity Health Behaviour with Activity-Tracking Technology

“…Lastly, participants admitted that when paired with experimental partners, they felt a natural competitive driver. These last two points provide support for the findings into a TPB related study by Howland et al 61 suggesting relationship partners are influential to changing health-related behaviour in one another.…”

Dyadic partnership in the context of joint physical activity in subjects participating in dance

“…The quality of dyadic interpersonal relationships is an important predictor of satisfaction with joint physical activity (Howland et al, 2016). The quality of the relationship can be characterized by the presence of compatibility in dyadic partnerships.…”

“…Dancing with a partner requires a fair amount of communication, as well as constant collaboration. Individuals in dyadic relationships think about their own as well as their partner's physical activity predicts both their own as well as their partner's behavioural intentions to engage in physical activity (Howland et al, 2016). As this type of activity, dance is often associated with peer evaluation, the setting is prone to the creation of tension between partners.…”

“…The joint activities may promote the quality of the relationship and even protect against experiencing arguments, disagreements, and misunderstandings with dyadic partners (Jowett et al, 2012). When individuals and partners both believed they could control their own physical activity, individuals held particularly strong behavioural intentions, especially if they were in higher-quality relationships (Howland et al, 2016). Physical activity is associated with positive moods and effects, is related to the concept of well-being and thus reduces both acute and chronic anxiety.…”

“…The quality of dyadic interpersonal relationships is an important characteristic of changes in health behaviour. It is essential to understand how partners and relationships affect their individual intentions and behaviours (Howland et al, 2016). The quality of the dyadic…”