The Role of Growth Mindset and Self-Control Strategies Between Outcome Experiences and Physical Activity: Insights from Structural Equation Model and System Dynamics
Although outcome experiences are resistant to change, their impact on physical activity can be modulated through adaptive psychological mechanisms, including growth mindset and self-control strategies. Interventions targeting these modifiable factors offer a promising pathway to promote physical activity among adults with obesity, especially those affected by negative past experiences. However, given the cross-sectional design of this study, causal inferences are limited, and the intervention recommendations remain preliminary, necessitating further validation through longitudinal and experimental research.
Authors
- Jing Shao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6744-5771)
- R. T. Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9309-1006)
- Qiwei Wu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5656-2262)
- S. J. Zheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2256-6286)
- Yujia Fu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5753-5530)
- Xianhong Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5010-8082)
- Shunmin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1616-4328)
- Binyu Zhao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5906-631X)
Institutions
- Zhejiang International Studies University (CN)
- Hangzhou Normal University (CN)
- Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (CN)
- Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University (CN)
- Zhejiang Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (CN)
- Zhejiang University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Diabetes Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/dmso.s545478
- Primary Topic
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities
- Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province