Abstract
Online, virtual group interactions may help adherence to health promotion programs. The purpose of this study was to explore longitudinal relationships among dimensions of group cohesion and group-interaction variables to inform and improve group-based strategies within programs aimed at promoting physical activity in virtual communities. In all, 56 online virtual users completed a group dynamics–based physical activity promotion intervention and assessments of group cohesion and group interaction at baseline and 4 weeks. Friendly competition and cooperation were consistently strong predictors of cohesion. Facilitating a sense of friendly competition and cooperation may increase engagement in physical activity programs by bolstering group cohesion.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1677-1688 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 13 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 1 2018 |
Keywords
- group dynamics
- group interaction
- physical activity
- virtual community
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology
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