title: Goal-setting protocol in adherence to exercise by Italian adults.
abstract: A goal-setting protocol, based on research in goal setting and performance and personal construct theory, was tested for its effect on adherence to a new exercise program. The Goal-setting group (n = 50) had significantly less dropout (30%) than the control group (n = 50) (74%). The Goal-setting group also had significantly better attendance (p<.0001). Suggestions for increasing confidence in findings through further research and practical implications of using the protocol to improve exercise maintenance across settings were discussed.
authors.affiliation: YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, GA 30303, USA. jamesa@ymcaatl.org
authors.forename: James J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Annesi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007558:Italy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D018187:Personal Construct Theory; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000523:psychology; D012647:Self-Assessment