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Using the Constructive Narrative Perspective to Understand Physical Activity Reasoning Schema in Sedentary Adults

Matthew P. Buman

Stanford University, USA, mbuman{at}stanford.edu

Peter R. Giacobbi, jr

University of Arizona, USA

L. Daphna Yasova

University of Florida, USA

Christina S. McCrae

University of Florida, USA

We used the Constructive Narrative Perspective (CNP), a three-level, progressively complex reasoning schema, to examine how individuals perceive barriers to physical activity. Sedentary adults (N = 23) aged 50 years and older (M = 65.23; SD = 6.03) participated in semi-structured interviews regarding their reasons for physical inactivity. The results provided initial support for using the CNP framework. Level II (self-relevant) and Level III (cognitive-affective schema-related) reasons were most commonly reported. Level I (evidence-based) reasons were less commonly reported. The CNP framework could become a useful tool in tailoring intervention strategies based upon progressively more complex reasoning schema.

Key Words: exercise behavior • health behavior change • older person • qualitative research • representation models

Journal of Health Psychology, Vol. 14, No. 8, 1174-1183 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1359105309342303
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