Pursuing Physical Activity Goals Amidst Unexpected Demands: An Exploration of Motivational and Self-Regulatory Factors
| dc.contributor.advisor | Kowalski, Kent | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Ferguson, Leah | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Hellsten, Laurie | |
| dc.contributor.committeeMember | Latimer-Cheung, Amy | |
| dc.creator | Marchant, Mackenzie G | |
| dc.creator.orcid | 0000-0002-3435-3918 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-09-13T18:48:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-09-13T18:48:54Z | |
| dc.date.copyright | 2024 | |
| dc.date.created | 2024-11 | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024-09-13 | |
| dc.date.submitted | November 2024 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2024-09-13T18:48:54Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Engaging in regular physical activity is important for mental and physical well-being, yet many adults struggle to meet weekly physical activity guidelines. Challenges often arise when unexpected demands disrupt planned activities. While research has explored general demands on physical activity, the impact of unexpected demands on goal pursuit remains underexamined. This dissertation addresses this gap through two studies investigating weekly physical activity goal pursuit amidst unexpected demands. Study One, involving 200 participants, used a retrospective, cross-sectional design to examine variations in key motivational factors—proximal positive outcome expectations and exercise identity—and self-regulatory factors—self-monitoring and psychological flexibility—based on goal attainment at a single timepoint. Findings highlighted the importance of these factors in managing physical activity goals under unexpected demands. Building on this, Study Two employed a longitudinal approach, examining goal pursuit over three months. The study assessed participant consistency in goal setting, patterns in goal attainment, differences in motivational and self-regulatory among goal attainment groups, and the temporal stability of these factors. Study two findings revealed a tendency among participants to revise their physical activity goals in response to unexpected demands and highlighted the significance of psychological flexibility and exercise identity in maintaining goal-directed behaviour amidst unexpected demands. This research enhances our understanding of how individuals navigate unexpected demands while pursuing physical activity goals, offering insights that can inform interventions to support sustained physical activity despite life’s disruptions. | |
| dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/10388/16008 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | Physical Activity | |
| dc.subject | Goal Pursuit | |
| dc.subject | Unexpected Demands | |
| dc.subject | Motivational Factors | |
| dc.subject | Self-Regulatory Factors | |
| dc.title | Pursuing Physical Activity Goals Amidst Unexpected Demands: An Exploration of Motivational and Self-Regulatory Factors | |
| dc.type | Thesis | |
| dc.type.material | text | |
| thesis.degree.department | Kinesiology | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Kinesiology | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of Saskatchewan | |
| thesis.degree.level | Doctoral | |
| thesis.degree.name | Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) |