Chapter 10. Social Support

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1 Chapter 10 Social Support

2 Social Support & Physical Activity Social support of friends & peers Social support Social support of exercise leader Clients perceived social support Perceived exercise class cohesiveness Exercise self-efficacy

3 Question 42 Cardiac rehab programs that opens the program up for the spouse and to exercise along with their spouse or partner decreases the chances that the client/patient will drop out of the program. Answer: True

4 Spousal Support Erling & Oldridge (1985) land mark study about spouses positive influence on exercise compliance in cardiac rehab programs. - Literature indicates a 48% dropout rate in the first 6 months of joining the program. - Cardiac program open their doors to the clients spouses - Clients who exercised in the program with their spouse indicated a 10% drop out rate.

5 Question 43 Young mothers with young children were least likely population to exercise. Answer: True Therefore day care services at a PA facility while the mother is exercising is a necessity.

6 Question 44 Fathers encouragement is a major positive determinate of participation in PA of their daughter as opposed to the mother s support not having any affect. Answer: F Both parents are an important determinate of participation in PA.

7 Question 45 Socially supported exercise instructors have not affect on their clients drop out rates of the exercise group. Answer is False A single exercise leader who is socially bland produces high drop out rates.

8 Question 46 If I perceive the support of others, my parents, and/or spouse, I will exercise?

9 Answer NO not necessarily.i also need to have a high intention to exercise.

10 Question 47 Which social agents have the greatest positive affect on the individual physical activity level?

11 Answer People of high status and importance to them that support them and/or who in their opinion love them which usually are one s spouse, close friends, and parents.

12 Question 48 Do married people who are lowly socially integrated live longer than single or divorced people?

13 Answer NO! - Highly socially integrated, happily married couples live longer. Elderly have the greatest risk of dying when they have a low perception of being socially supported, low frequency in social interaction, and have few attachments to friends or love one s

14 Question 49 What role does delay gratification have on the child s PA involvement?

15 Answer In a study where children were told that they could or could not play until the researcher returned (delay gratification). Children developed coping skills to deal with delay and then develop coping skills where they can over come barriers. If children do not experience delay gratification do not develop coping skill which later in life affect their ability to overcome barriers.

16 Question 50 Can the family physician help their sedentary patients to become active?

17 Answer Yes medical doctors, nurses, physical therapist, occupational therapist and athletic trainers have a positive effect on PA levels.

18 Question 51 Meta-analysis research has indicated that social support has what effect on physical activity participation: a. Effect size was high. b. Effect size was low c. Effect size was low to moderate d. Effect size was moderate to high Answer is: C

19 Question 52 Meta-analysis research has indicate that social support had what affect size on one s intention to be physical activity? a. Low b. Moderate c. High Answer is: B

20 Question 53 Duncan and his colleagues determined if the one has few or no barriers to exercise and has a high exercise efficacy, social support becomes less a factor in being physically active. Answer: True

21 Question 54 Is this relationship true or false: Social support contributes directly to one s self-efficacy which in turn contributes directly to physical activity behavior. Answer is: True

22 Question 55 Adults who have many available support sources (e.g., friends, neighbors, spouse) report greater levels of physical exertion during leisure time. True or False Answer is True (Hibbard 1988)

23 Question 56 Supportive spouse or partner has what effect on one s exercise behavior? a. Positive b. Negative c. No affect Answer: A

24 Question 56 What type of exercise leader is considered to have the most influence on physical activity compliance?

25 Answer Socially enriched exercise leader has the following affect on their client(s): Greater exercise self-efficacy More energy More enjoyment Lower SPA levels Stronger intention to exercise

26 Question 58 If you were going to hire a exercise leader, what leadership qualities would you seek in the applicant? a. The ability to instruct with the proper technical execution. b. Possess ability to express themselves clearly and listen to the clients. c. Motivate the participants.

27 Answer The answer is all: Technical, communication, and motivational skills are necessary and fundamental to being an effective exercise leader.