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The Effect of Model Similarity on Exercise Self-Efficacy Among Adults Recovering from a Stroke: A Mixed-Method Single Case Experimental Research Design

Version 1 : Received: 13 November 2023 / Approved: 14 November 2023 / Online: 14 November 2023 (15:21:18 CET)

How to cite: Pastore, O.; Jarry, F.; Zou, J.; Tomasone, J.R.; Martin, L.J.; Pagé, V.; Sweet, S. The Effect of Model Similarity on Exercise Self-Efficacy Among Adults Recovering from a Stroke: A Mixed-Method Single Case Experimental Research Design. Preprints 2023, 2023110927. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0927.v1 Pastore, O.; Jarry, F.; Zou, J.; Tomasone, J.R.; Martin, L.J.; Pagé, V.; Sweet, S. The Effect of Model Similarity on Exercise Self-Efficacy Among Adults Recovering from a Stroke: A Mixed-Method Single Case Experimental Research Design. Preprints 2023, 2023110927. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202311.0927.v1

Abstract

We used a mixed-method single-case experimental research design to examine the effect of modelling (peer versus non-peer) on exercise self-efficacy in stroke survivors who participated in a community-based exercise program. Quantitative data were obtained using a ABCA design: (A1) no model/baseline 1 (3 weeks); (B) peer model (6 weeks); (C) non-peer model (6 weeks); and (A2) no model/baseline 2 (3 weeks). Four participants completed self-efficacy questionnaires after each weekly session. Qualitative data were obtained using researcher diaries and two semi-structured interviews: after B and A2. Based on quantitative and qualitative results, participants reported higher exercise self-efficacy in the model conditions, with ratings appearing highest for the non-peer model. This finding could be due to a lack of full integration of the peer model and low feelings of similarity. Modelling in general could help people recovering from a stroke increase their exercise self-efficacy, but non-peer models may not be most advantageous.

Keywords

mixed-method; modelling; peers; single-case design; self-efficacy; stroke

Subject

Social Sciences, Psychology

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