The purpose of this study was to prospectively examine the relationship between social
identity and exercise adherence among older adults. Eighty group-based older adult …

The general purpose of this dissertation was to examine the impact of social factors
generally and group cohesion specifically on short and long term exercise participation of …

Little is known about how social participation can be facilitated among older adults in group
physical activity and its psychosocial benefits that contribute to successful aging. This study …

Group physical activity programs provide opportunities for older adults to receive social
support, which is known to be positively associated with physical activity behavior in this …

Objective: To examine the psychological mediators of exercise adherence among older
adults in a group-based physical activity randomized controlled trial. Method: Older adults …

Group physical activity can provide physical and social benefits; however, social barriers or
a lack of social support may affect participation. This study examined social-support needs …

The present study sought to provide support for the roles of both the social identity approach
(group identification and identity leadership) and relational identification in adherence to …

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social identity and
adherence in the context of a school-based, 8-week structured group exercise program …

Aim This study aimed to examine the relationship between group exercise and exercise
adherence among older community-dwelling individuals who attended a community sports …

This study examined the relationship between groupness and self-reported exercise
adherence. Exercise participants (N= 86) recalled a structured setting where they had been …