Research Question
Motivation for and affective responses to physical activity differ across individuals. However, it is unclear how affective responses are associated with physical responses in various forms of physical exercise and to what extent motivational aspects have a moderating influence in this context. Across projects, another aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between the affective response to physical activity, the individual biography, and the individual body image.
Methods
The methods of the study include both a paper-and-pencil survey and interviews via tablets during physical activity using validated testing procedures. Thereby, psychological preconditions, responses, and consequences with respect to different exercise modalities can be assessed. Additionally, accelerometry is used to gather objective data on the extent of physical activity on a daily basis. For that purpose, participants wear activity sensors, which gives us information about their habitual physical activity behavior in everyday life.
