Social support and physical activity participation among healthy adults: a systematic review of prospective studies

Scarapicchia, Tanya; Amireault, Steve; Faulkner, Guy; Sabiston, Catherine M.

doi:10.1080/1750984x.2016.1183222

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“…Thus, with the knowledge that participants value social support during their ERS experience, further quantitative testing of this should take place using longitudinal methods and standardized measures to contribute to this evidence base. 70 Self-efficacy was the remaining prominent psychosocial factor that was related to ERS adherence across studies. Selfefficacy significantly improved for adherers throughout the scheme, 47,52 with self-efficacy for making time for exercise and self-efficacy for resisting relapse increasing throughout the ERS 61 and self-efficacy to overcome barriers to exercise higher in those that had greater adherence.…”

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Assessing the psychosocial factors associated with adherence to exercise referral schemes: A systematic review

Eynon

Foad

Downey

et al. 2019

Scandinavian Med Sci Sports

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This paper aimed to systematically review the evidence base to uncover the key psychosocial factors that underpin adherence to an exercise referral scheme (ERS).Databases PsycINFO, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscus, Web of Science, PubMed, PsycARTICLES, Open Grey, and PsycEXTRA were systematically searched. A parallel results-based convergent synthesis was performed by identifying key themes from quantitative and qualitative studies separately. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, the review included 24 eligible studies. Key findings showed intrinsic motivation, psychological need satisfaction, social support, and self-efficacy to be the prominent psychosocial factors associated with ERS adherence. In addition, lower expectations for change when entering the scheme was associated with ERS adherence. This review should serve as a catalyst to provide evidence-based ERS and as such ERS providers should seek to place an emphasis on participants' expectations and beliefs when entering the scheme. Moreover, targeting the key factors of intrinsic motivation, psychological need satisfaction, social support, and self-efficacy throughout the duration of an ERS should serve to facilitate adherence. K E Y W O R D Scorrelates, exercise maintenance, exercise prescription, GP referral, physical activity SUPPORTING INFORMATIONAdditional supporting information may be found online in the Supporting Information section at the end of the article.

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Assessing the psychosocial factors associated with adherence to exercise referral schemes: A systematic review

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Downey

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“…It may therefore be reasonable to conclude that the finding that group exercise has a benefit of providing social support is of note and may be applicable to other vulnerable groups, regardless of gender or the nature of the sport or physical activity. Although the literature which examines the relationship between social support and physical activity is wide ranging, a recent systematic review suggests that there is a positive link between support for physical activity from friends, and future participation in physical activity (Scarapicchia, Amireault, Faulkner, & Sabiston, ). Thus, it is reasonable to suggest that the social support and friendships the women interviewed in our study gained could be crucial in facilitating their continued engagement in running or other physical activity.…”

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“A Mile in Her Shoes”: A qualitative exploration of the perceived benefits of volunteer led running groups for homeless women

Dawes

Sanders

Allen

2019

Health Soc Care Community

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Abstract“A Mile in Her Shoes” is a volunteer‐led charity which provides running groups for homeless women. The objective of this study was to explore the experiences of homeless women attending these running groups and to establish how participation in a supported running group impacted their lives. This exploratory qualitative study was carried out across two sites in London UK during February and April 2017. All regular attenders of the running groups were invited to participate in the study; subsequently, a self‐selected sample of 11 women consented to being interviewed. Data were collected by female interviewers on a one‐to‐one basis, steered by a semi‐structured topic guide. All interviews were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analysed using thematic analysis. Themes were cross‐referenced by the research team and findings were supported by direct quotes. Five main themes emerged from the findings: the positive impact of the charity; homeless women's motivations and barriers to participating in running groups; the benefits of participating on physical and mental health; the importance and value of social support from the group; and the value of being provided with quality running kit. This study concludes that volunteer‐led running groups are valued by homeless women by helping them take control of their health. It provides insight into their engagement in physical activity, thus potentially helping prevent injury or illness, and aiding recovery and rehabilitation. One implication of this study is that gathering homeless women's views helps to steer how community‐based physical activity programmes can benefit their wellbeing. However, this small‐scale study may have limited generalisability, with the topic warranting further research.

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“…Therefore, it is recommended that training for peer PA champions includes the development of the skills required to promote a need supportive environment, for example through offering choice of activities and information that is specific to the particular barriers faced by an individual. Examination of the association between social support and PA in the context of Self-Determination Theory was recommended by Scarapicchia et al (2017) following their review of prospective studies investigating social support and PA participation, as none of the articles they reviewed incorporated the theory. Organisations may consider providing and promoting an app on their intranet where employees can post information about formal or informal group activities (e.g.…”

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Who provides physical activity support in the workplace? Implications for peer led interventions

Edmunds

Sitch

Lowry

2019

Health Education Journal

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Objective: Social support is one mechanism through which peer support physical activity (PA) interventions influence behaviour. The aim of this study was to explore the sources and characteristics of social support for PA among office-based work colleagues. Design: A sequential mixed-methods approach was used. First, social network analysis was utilised to map the sources of social support. Then interviews and focus groups were used to explore the characteristics of this support. Setting: One UK public sector employer in the south of England. Method: Using an online survey, 99 employees (40 men; Mage = 40 ± 12 years) reported their PA and named specific colleagues who provided four forms of social support for PA (emotional, informational, companionship, validation). Social network diagrams for each support network were visualised using UCINET and Netdraw. Individuals identified as most frequently providing support for PA participated in one-to-one interviews ( n = 6) to discuss their perspective on social support for PA in the workplace. Three focus groups explored the characteristics of social support for PA among employees identified within the networks as support seekers or disconnected. These qualitative data were analysed thematically. Results: Different patterns of relationships between employees were demonstrated for the four forms of support with informational support provided most frequently and validation least frequently. Qualitative data illustrate how each form of support was provided and received, as well as further perceived characteristics of social support. Conclusion: These findings could help inform the future selection and training of peer PA champions in workplace settings and more widely.

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Social support and physical activity participation among healthy adults: a systematic review of prospective studies

Cited by 172 publications

References 82 publications

Assessing the psychosocial factors associated with adherence to exercise referral schemes: A systematic review

Assessing the psychosocial factors associated with adherence to exercise referral schemes: A systematic review

“A Mile in Her Shoes”: A qualitative exploration of the perceived benefits of volunteer led running groups for homeless women

Who provides physical activity support in the workplace? Implications for peer led interventions

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