To enhance translation of the intention-physical activity gap amongst Canadian adults by integrating the multi-process action control framework into the ParticipACTION app.

Regular physical activity is essential for optimal physical and mental health however the majority of Canadians aren’t meeting physical activity recommendations. The ParticipACTION app aims to assist Canadians in becoming more active and the purpose of this research program is to enhance the app’s impact by informing it with the Multi-Process Action Control (M-PAC) Framework. This framework helps users overcome the intention-physical activity behaviour gap which represents the phenomena that although many individuals intend to be physically activity, most don’t follow through with these intentions. The research program will better tailor the app content to the individual, 2) I will design public-facing content for an updated version of the app and gather feedback from app users to determine their satisfaction with the updated content. I will design an app feature that monitors M-PAC constructs amongst app users and assess whether the updated content results in greater potential for behaviour change.

Faculty Supervisor:

Ryan Rhodes

Student:

Partner:

ParticipACTION

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Arts, entertainment and recreation; Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Victoria

Program: