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ToolsNyman, S.R. and Yardley, L., 2009. Web-site-based tailored advice to promote strength and balance training: An experimental evaluation. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 17 (2), 210-222.
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Abstract
This study evaluated a Web site providing tailored advice to encourage older people to undertake strength and balance training (SBT). Adults age 60–88 (N = 302) were randomized to read either generic advice or advice tailored to their self-perceived balance problems and activity preferences. Between-groups differences in attitudes toward SBT after reading the advice did not quite reach significance (p = .059), but the tailored group reported higher ratings than the generic group that the advice was personally relevant (p = .017) and that the activities would be good for them (p = .047). Within-groups differences in the tailored group showed that completing an action plan increased confidence in undertaking SBT (p = .006). These findings were supported by a meta-analysis that pooled the effect sizes with those of a previous study. Thus, a tailored Web site might be a cost-effective way of encouraging some older people to undertake SBT.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| ISSN: | 1063-8652 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | falls; Internet; older people; prevention |
| Group: | Faculty of Science & Technology |
| ID Code: | 16354 |
| Deposited By: | Dr S. R. Nyman |
| Deposited On: | 04 Oct 2010 15:21 |
| Last Modified: | 14 Mar 2022 13:35 |
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