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Mental health, overweight, and physical exercise in young portuguese adults : a...
Gonçalves, Tânia; Monteiro, Diogo; Matos, Rui; Couto, Nuno; Antunes, Raul; Diz, Susana; Amaro, Nuno; Jacinto, Miguel; Duarte-Mendes, PedroAbstract: The aim of this study was to see if there are any associations between mental health, Body Mass Index (BMI), and physical exercise (PE) in young Por tuguese adults. The sample consisted of 414 people aged between 18 and 25 years old. A sociodemographic questionnaire designed for this study and the Mental Health Inventory were used. To analyze the results, the total sample was divided according to the ...
Behavior change wheel as a tool to promote physical activity in online interven...
Couto, Nuno; Morgado, Vitor; Pereira, Tomás; Vitorino, Anabela; Bento, Teresa; Alves, Susana; Cid, Luís; Duarte-Mendes, PedroIntroduction: Physical activity (PA) has significant health benefits. However, one in four adults does not meet the globally recommended levels of PA. Considering that PA behavior is influenced by various factors operating at multiple levels, including personal, social, and environmental factors, a singlesubject behavioral change intervention was developed to promote PA behavior through online sessions. Method:...
Impact of muscle mass and muscle strength on quality of life of individuals wit...
Jacinto, Miguel; Monteiro, Diogo; Couto, Nuno; Diz, Susana; Matos, Rui; Amaro, Nuno; Antunes, Raul; Duarte-Mendes, PedroThis study aimed to investigate the relationship between muscle strength and perceived quality of life in individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs). A cross-sectional study was carried out, which involved 37 participants with a mean age of 39.08 years (SD = 0.05), ranging from 20 to 58 years. The participants were assessed on anthropometric and body composition parameters, a 30 s chair...
Behavioral regulation in sport questionnaire and sport motivation scale-II: a s...
Bica, Joana; Jacinto, Miguel; Matos, Rui; Amaro, Nuno; Antunes, Raul; Couto, Nuno; Cid, Luís; Forte, Pedro; Monteiro, DiogoThis study compared the psychometric properties of two primary instruments for assessing sport motivation based on Self-Determination Theory: the Sport Motivation Scale-II (SMS-II) and the Behavioral Regulation in Sport Questionnaire (BRSQ). A cross-sectional analysis evaluated the scales' internal consistency, factor structure, convergent and discriminant validity, and model fit, which required post-hoc modifi...
Sports experience, affects and life satisfaction in Portuguese athletes with di...
Jacinto, Miguel; Couto, Nuno; Vitorino, Anabela; Bento, T.; Matos, Rui; Monteiro, Diogo; Amaro, Nuno; Antunes, Raul; Cid, LuisThis study aims to validate the Portuguese version of the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.82) and the Positive and Negative Affect Scale (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.86 for positive affect and 0.89 for negative affect) for people with disabilities and to examine the association between engaging in physical activity and affective responses, investigating the relationship with satisfaction with life. ...
Physical activity, healthy lifestyle, and subjective wellbeing in people with t...
Cid, Luís; Monteiro, Diogo; Mendes, Romeu; Cláudio, Filipa; Bento, Teresa; Susano Jacinto, Miguel Ângelo; Couto, Nuno; Duarte-Mendes, PedroIntroduction: This work aimed to first validate the Portuguese version of the FANTASTIC questionnaire that allowed the assessment of lifestyle behaviors through a sample comprising 562 Portuguese subjects; second, through a quasi-experimental study, we tested the effectiveness of a physical exercise program designed specifically for people with type 2 diabetes based on subjective wellbeing and lifestyle changes...
Application of the hierarchical model of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation in ...
Viveiros, Bernardo; Jacinto, Miguel; Antunes, Raul; Matos, Rui; Amaro, Nuno; Cid, Luis; Couto, Nuno; Monteiro, DiogoGiven the increase in sedentary lifestyles and physical inactivity, various psychosocial approaches have been used to combat this epidemic. Several studies have used Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as a theoretical framework for studying behavioral change, as well as the Hierarchical Model of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation (HMIEM) which, based on SDT, aims to explain how different levels of generality can b...
Un análisis conductual de los predictores de la adherencia al ejercicio y su im...
Susano Jacinto, Miguel Ângelo; Matos, Rui; Morquecho Sánchez, Raquel; Amaro, Nuno; Cid, Luis; Couto, Nuno; Santos Teixeira, Diogo; Monteiro, DiogoEste estudio pretendía examinar la relación entre las percepciones de los clientes sobre los comportamientos de los fisiólogos del ejercicio, los tipos de motivación y su influencia posterior en la adherencia al ejercicio durante un periodo de seis meses. Además, evaluamos el impacto financiero del abandono de los clientes en los ingresos de los gimnasios durante este periodo. Métodos: Una muestra de 1.803 indi...
Mental Health, Overweight, and Physical Exercise in Young Portuguese Adults: A ...
Gonçalves, Tânia; Monteiro, Diogo; Matos, Rui; Duarte-Mendes, Pedro; Couto, Nuno; Antunes, Raul; Oliveira Diz, Susana Cristina; Amaro, NunoThe aim of this study was to see if there are any associations between mental health, Body Mass Index (BMI), and physical exercise (PE) in young Portuguese adults. The sample consisted of 414 people aged between 18 and 25 years old. A sociodemographic questionnaire designed for this study and the Mental Health Inventory were used. To analyze the results, the total sample was divided according to the criteria “B...
Is the light at the end of the tunnel bright? Associations between preference a...
Viveiros, Bernardo; Susano Jacinto, Miguel Ângelo; Matos, Rui; Amaro, Nuno; Cid, Luis; Couto, Nuno; Monteiro, Diogo; Antunes, RaulIn recent years, sedentary behaviour and physical inactivity have seen an evident increase. Many individuals who embark on an exercise regimen end up leaving it within the first three to six months, often citing barriers such as a lack of time or motivation. Research shows that the pleasure and enjoyment derived from exercise play a crucial role in preventing people from giving up. This suggests that theories r...