U.S., March 19 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07481318) titled 'Training Constructive Social Comparison: Effects on Exercise Motivation and Adherence' on March 10.
Brief Summary: Regular physical activity is widely recognized as essential for physical and mental health, yet maintaining exercise routines remains a major behavioral challenge. Social comparison processes may play an important role in shaping motivation and persistence in exercise behaviors. While comparisons with others can sometimes motivate behavior change, they may also produce discouraging effects depending on how they are interpreted.
The present study examines the effectiveness of a structured intervention designed to train...