An Experimental Test of Cognitive Dissonance Theory in the Domain of Physical Exercise

Chatzisarantis, Nikos L. D.; Hagger, Martin S.; Wang, John

doi:10.1080/10413200701601482

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“…The lack of fear arousal in these patients may have been because they expressed doubts over the sincerity of content of the messages and were critical of the severity of debilitating health conditions depicted on the packages. These testimonies suggest that the extreme fear-arousing warnings on plain packaging may have, instead, been perceived as a threat to the smokers' beliefs and attitudes and evoked defensive reactions in smokers, such as attempts to downplay the credibility of the source of the message, consistent with theories of cognitive dissonance [32,33].…”

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Larger and More Prominent Graphic Health Warnings on Plain-Packaged Tobacco Products and Avoidant Responses in Current Smokers: a Qualitative Study

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“…It must be stated, however, that the current study did not elucidate specific neurobiological pathways and thus it is not certain of the exact mechanism(s) at play for incentive-sensitization of exercise. It is possible that cognitive processes that work separate from central dopamine metabolism are in play (Chatzisarantis et al, 2008). Improved physical fitness may also influence RRV exercise by allowing individuals to exercise at greater intensities with reduced discomfort, or simply repeating bouts of exercise, may help people better psychologically tolerate exercise discomfort and promote greater RRV exercise .…”

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Increasing the Reinforcing Value of Exercise in Overweight Adults

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Johnson

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Objectives: This study determined whether a moderate- or high-dose exercise program increases exercise reinforcement. Increasing the relative reinforcing value of exercise (RRVexercise; i.e., incentive sensitization of exercise) may increase the usual physical activity (PA) participation. Preference and/or tolerance for the intensity of exercise was also assessed.Design: Sedentary men and women (body mass index, BMI: 25–35 kg/m2) were randomized into parallel exercise training groups expending either 300 (n = 18) or 600 (n = 18) kcal/exercise session, five sessions/week, for 12 weeks.Methods: The RRVexercise was determined by how much work was performed for exercise relative to a sedentary alternative in a progressive ratio schedule task. Preference and tolerance for exercise intensity were determined by questionnaire.Results: RRVexercise increased (P < 0.05) in both groups. Exercise reinforcement, defined as the amount of work completed for exercise without taking sedentary activity into account, increased (P < 0.01) in the 600 kcal group only. Preference and tolerance for exercise intensity increased (P < 0.01) in both groups, which predicted increases in RRVexercise.Conclusion: Expending 300 or 600 kcal, 5 days/week increases RRVexercise, while 600 kcal, 5 days/week may be needed to increase exercise reinforcement.

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“…Cognitive dissonance theory would predict that the high state of arousal evoked by engaging in an aversive self-control task would compel a change in attitudes towards the task and subsequent improvement. This has been shown to be the case in exercise contexts where advocating engaging in an aversive exercise task promotes changes in attitudes among participants who freely chose to engage in the task (Chatzisarantis, Hagger, & Wang, 2008).…”

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Self-regulation and self-control in exercise: the strength-energy model

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Stiff

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International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology

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Self-regulation is an important component of psychosocial theories of exercise behaviour and lack of self-regulatory skills are associated with low adherence to health-related exercise. This review presents a strength-energy model of self-control as an explanation of selfregulation in exercise contexts. The review will provide impetus for original research aimed at understanding exercise behaviour and help develop recommendations for exercise promotion. In the model, self-control is conceptualized as a global but limited resource. Engaging in actions requiring self-control depletes resources leading to self-regulatory failure. Self-control resource depletion is reduced through rest and frequent training on self-control. The expectation of the need to exert self-control in future leads to a conservation of self-control resources. Proposed mechanisms for self-control resource depletion include changes in physiological markers and blood glucose levels. Based on our review, we propose an integrated model of self-regulation incorporating hypotheses from the strength-energy model with those from traditional psychosocial models of exercise behaviour. Recommendations for future research include incorporating hypotheses from the strength-energy model into theories of selfpresentation and interpersonal relations in exercise. Practical recommendations aimed at minimising self-control depletion in exercise include the provision of advice on nutrition and recovery, self-control training, and motivational and implementation intention strategies.

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An Experimental Test of Cognitive Dissonance Theory in the Domain of Physical Exercise

Cited by 69 publications

References 39 publications

Larger and More Prominent Graphic Health Warnings on Plain-Packaged Tobacco Products and Avoidant Responses in Current Smokers: a Qualitative Study

Larger and More Prominent Graphic Health Warnings on Plain-Packaged Tobacco Products and Avoidant Responses in Current Smokers: a Qualitative Study

Increasing the Reinforcing Value of Exercise in Overweight Adults

Self-regulation and self-control in exercise: the strength-energy model

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