APA 2140 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Social Network, Social Influence
18 Oct 2016
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Protects self-esteem by inventing excuses for future events. Network= number (how many people around you to potentially influence and support you) Perceived social support= greatest predictor of physical activity. The amount and quality of support someone thinks is available to them. Emotional: encouragement, praise etc. ex. talking to someone, being there for them. Supporting spouses- more likely to participate in physical activity. Kids are generally more physically active (all about perception) If kids feel pressured, may be less likely to want to exercise (rebel) Exercise class leader: the class leader"s leadership style is very i(cid:373)porta(cid:374)t. Can help people to push their boundaries/limits. Gives a boost of motivation/confidence (builds self-efficacy) Can decrease fears of being negatively evaluated. Whether or not a person feels comfortable with the other exercisers can impact future pa. Group norms: can increase cohesiveness of group (if everyone agrees) Smaller group size- more likely to be a cohesive group. Bigger groups: less interaction, more focus on tasks.
