Evaluating the effectiveness of implementation intentions in a pedometer worksite intervention.

Background: Pedometer-based worksite interventions have been found to be successful in increasing physical activity (PA) but adherence is challenging.

Objective: To examine the use of Implementation Intentions (II), a self-regulatory skill, with self-monitoring with a pedometer to initiate behavior change as well as post-intervention adherence in a worksite wellness intervention.

Methods: University employees (N = 54) participated in an 8-week pedometer-based intervention.

Cost and culture: Factors influencing worksite physical activity across three universities.

Background: Physical inactivity is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Worksites provide an ideal environment for physical activity (PA) interventions. Colleges and universities are a unique work venue, with institutions of higher education of varying scope within every state of the United States and worldwide.

Examining the Principles of Influence on Safer Sex Communication During Casual and Committed Sexual Encounters.

Teens and young people are at risk for contracting sexually transmitted infections. Understanding how relationship context may moderate the effectiveness of safer sex communication strategies among this demographic is important information for practitioners striving to promote safer sex behaviors. In this study, focus groups (N = 9) with college students were conducted and analyzed to examine the relation between 6 principles of influence (authority, consistency, liking, reciprocity, scarcity, and social proof) and safer sex communication during committed and casual sexual encounters.

An examination of the principles of influence on condom use decision making during casual sex encounters.

Cialdini's (1984) principles of influence were employed to inform the decision-making process with respect to using condoms during casual sex. In the current study, focus groups (n = 9) were conducted to understand the relationship between the six principles of influence (authority, consistency, liking, reciprocity, scarcity, and social proof) and condom use in casual sex relationships. Results revealed that authority, consistency, and social proof were endorsed often as influencing condom use.