Habits and self-efficacy moderate the effects of intentions and planning on physical activity.

Sally Di MaioJan KellerDiana H HohlRalf SchwarzerNina Knoll

Published in: British journal of health psychology (2020)

Higher-than-usual intention may only be required in the presence of low activity habits. Moreover, high self-efficacy seems to be required to translate higher-than-usual action planning into augmented physical activity because self-efficacious individuals may invest more efforts to enact their plans.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
high intensity
quality improvement