Trial reportJournal of consulting and clinical psychology2022
Results from "Developing Real Incentives and Volition for Exercise" (DRIVE): A pilot randomized controlled trial for promoting physical activity in African American women.
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- A Systematic Review of Community-based Interventions to Promote Physical Activity or Reduce Sedentary Behavior among Adults in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.Current obesity reports · 2026Pooled it
- Social and Religious Networks with Respect to the Health Behaviors of African American Women: A Systematic Review.Journal of religion and health · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluating the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Culturally Adapted Intervention to Promote Resistance Exercise in Young Black Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Trial
- Using formative process evaluation to improve program implementation and accessibility of competitive group-based physical activity in the TEAM-PA trial.The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity · 2024Trial
- Effect of Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Behavior Change Strategies on Physical Activity Among Older Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2024Trial
- The mediating effects of motivation on the relations between occupational stress and physical activity among underresourced afterschool program staff.BMC public health · 2024Trial
- Research on the influence of psychological fatigue of short track speed skaters on sports motivation.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Engagement of African American Women With Fitness Trackers and Mobile Technology for Shared Physical Activity Goals: Mixed Methods Study.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2025Article
- Compounding effects of stress on diet, physical activity, and wellbeing among African American parents: a qualitative study to inform the LEADS health promotion trial.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2024Article
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- An overview of the Together Everyone Achieves More Physical Activity (TEAM-PA) trial to increase physical activity among African American women.Contemporary clinical trials · 2023Review
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Abstract
objectiveMotivation is a barrier to physical activity (PA) among African American (AA) women, but past studies have implemented a "one-size-fits-all" approach and have not addressed differences in autonomous motivation. This pilot randomized controlled trial assessed the preliminary efficacy of "Developing Real Incentives and Volition for Exercise," a community- and theory-based intervention, which evaluated whether a motivationally matched (vs. a nonmatched) intervention increases daily total PA.
methodIn total, 68 AA women (50.72 ± 13.66 years; 86.8% with obesity) were randomized to an 8-week challenge-focused program (targeted toward high autonomous motivation) or rewards-focused program (targeted toward low autonomous motivation). Randomization was stratified by baseline autonomous motivation. FitBits were used during the intervention to promote self-monitoring (both programs) and social connectedness (challenge program only).
resultsBoth programs retained ≥ 80% of participants. Process evaluation revealed high attendance, dose, and fidelity (both programs). However, contrary to expectations, across all motivational levels (low and high autonomous), the challenge-focused intervention resulted in a greater increase in total daily PA (primary outcome), with an average increase of 17.9 min in the challenge-focused intervention versus an average decrease of 8.55 min in the rewards-focused intervention. An exploratory follow-up analysis revealed that engagement with the FitBit mobile app predicted greater PA at postintervention in the challenge-focused program.
conclusionsA team-based approach targeting social connectedness, enjoyment of PA, and positive intragroup competition is a promising approach for promoting PA among AA women. These findings are used to guide a discussion on best practices for engaging AA women in future behavioral interventions. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).
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