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Social support in physical activity interventions for adults: An overview of reviews

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dc.contributor.authorCraig, Bobbie-Ann P.
dc.contributor.authorMorrison, Lindsay
dc.contributor.authorMcDonough, Meghan H.
dc.contributor.authorSabiston, Catherine M.
dc.contributor.authorBennett, Erica
dc.contributor.authorDoré, Isabelle
dc.contributor.authorWon, Stephanie
dc.contributor.authorManzara, Pamela
dc.contributor.authorCulos-Reed, S. Nicole
dc.contributor.authorHewson, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorKenny, Sarah J.
dc.contributor.authorZimmer, Chantelle
dc.contributor.authorWurz, Amanda
dc.contributor.authorStone, Kari
dc.contributor.authorJones, Sian
dc.contributor.authorToohey, Ann
dc.contributor.authorGiancarlo, Alexandra
dc.contributor.authorWhite, Krista
dc.contributor.authorMcDonough, Raynell
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-09T20:29:54Z
dc.date.available2025-04-09T20:29:54Z
dc.date.issued2025-01-13
dc.descriptionWe acknowledge Dr. Alix Hayden, University of Calgary Libraries for her assistance with designing the search for the review.
dc.description.abstractReviews exploring social support in physical activity for specific adult populations are numerous. There is a need to synthesize knowledge and translate evidence into practical strategies to enhance social support in physical activity. The objective of this overview of reviews was to synthesize supportive strategies in physical activity contexts for adult populations. Standardized guidelines for conducting and reporting were followed. Twenty-three reviews were identified, and data were summarized narratively. Supportive strategies were categorized into nine social functions: feeling welcomed and included, making physical activity fun, modelling physical activity, providing information, encouragement, mastery feedback, autonomy support, emotional support, and fostering social connections. This review identified supportive strategies that can be transferable to and tailored for a variety of adult populations physical activity contexts. Fitness professionals play a key role in tailoring support to individual participants, and providing social support for physical activity, for coping, and for developing relationships.
dc.description.grantingagencySocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
dc.description.sponsorshipThis research was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Partnership Development Grant.
dc.identifier.citationCraig, B. P., Morrison, L., McDonough, M. H., Sabiston, C. M., Bennett, E., Doré, I., Won, S., Manzara, P., Culos-Reed, S. N., Hewson, J., Kenny, S. J., Zimmer, C., Wurz, A., Stone, K., Jones, S., Toohey, A., Giancarlo, A., White, K., & McDonough, R. (2025). Social Support in Physical Activity Interventions for Adults: An Overview of Reviews. Kinesiology Review (published online ahead of print 2025). https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2024-0026
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2024-0026
dc.identifier.grantnumber890-2021-0103
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1880/120966
dc.language.isoenen
dc.publisherHuman Kinetics
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dc.rightsAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalen
dc.rights.urihttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
dc.subjectumbrella review
dc.subjectexercise
dc.subjectphysical activity programs
dc.subjectfitness professionals
dc.subjectinstructors
dc.subjectsupportive strategies
dc.titleSocial support in physical activity interventions for adults: An overview of reviews
dc.typeArticle

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