Can Exercising and Eating Healthy Be Fun and Indulgent Instead of Boring and Depriving? Targeting Mindsets About the Process of Engaging in Healthy Behaviors

Can Exercising and Eating Healthy Be Fun and Indulgent Instead of Boring and Depriving? Targeting Mindsets About the Process of Engaging in Healthy Behaviors

This paper investigates mindsets about the process of health behaviors—the extent to which people associate physical activity and healthy eating with appealing (pleasurable, fun, indulgent) versus unappealing (unpleasant, boring, depriving) qualities—to promote greater engagement. Study 1 (N = 536)...

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Main Authors: Danielle Z. Boles, Maysa DeSousa, Bradley P. Turnwald, Rina I. Horii, Taylor Duarte, Octavia H. Zahrt, Hazel R. Markus, Alia J. Crum
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
Subjects:
health
intervention
eating behavior
physical activity
mindset
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.745950/full

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