title: Content and Perceived Utility of Mental Imagery by Older Adults in a Peer-Delivered Physical Activity Intervention.
abstract: Imagery interventions intended to increase exercise behavior are rare. The Active Adult Mentoring Program (AAMP) was a randomized controlled trial with imagery content. The purposes of this study were to examine the content and perceived utility of mental imagery with 24 AAMP participants (Mage= 65.00,SD= 8.79 years). Digital recordings of AAMP sessions and post-intervention interviews were content-analyzed. Emergent themes included images of the physical activity context and negative impressions about imagery. Post-intervention interviews revealed that 13 participants reported positive experiences using mental imagery while 9 would not engage in further use. Important implications are discussed.
authors: Department of Sport Sciences, West Virginia University.
authors: P R
authors: PR
authors: Giacobbi
authors: Exercise and Wellness Program, Arizona State University.
authors: M P
authors: MP
authors: Buman
authors: Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Dzierzewski
authors: Center on Biobehavioral Health Disparities, Duke University.
authors: A T
authors: AT
authors: Aiken-Morgan
authors: Department of Adult and Elderly Nursing, University of Florida.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Roberts
authors: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida.
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Marsiske
authors: Department of Sport Sciences, West Virginia University.
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Knutson
authors: Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, University of Florida.
authors: C
authors: C
authors: Smith-McCrae