NSU Research Contributions
Title : The art of forming habits: applying habit theory in changing physical activity behaviour
Authors : Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader, Nusrat-E Mozid, Shakila Sharmin, Imran Hossain Monju, Sanjana Binte Ahmed, Wharesha Sarker, Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Shirin Shahadat Jhumur, and Koustuv Dalal
| Journal Article Title: Journal of Public Health | Volume Number: 31 | Publication Year : 2022 |
| Index: scopus | Ranking: Q3 | Publisher Name: Springer Nature |
| Pages : 13 | ||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : Substantially increase health financing and the recruitment, development and training of the health Ensure learners acquire knowledge and skills for sustainable development and global citizenship |
| Impact statement: This is the first study to investigate habit strength and physical activity (PA) regulation in a low- and lower-middle-income country (Bangladesh). The research identifies that while 58.4% of university students reduced their exercise levels after enrolling, moderate-intensity activity and strength training are significant predictors of long-term habit formation. By demonstrating that autonomous motivation—behaving out of interest and satisfaction—directly nurtures the development of habitual routines, the study provides a vital mandate for using habit-based interventions to protect the physical and cognitive health of young adults as they transition into adulthood. | Collaboration: Partner University | Keywords: Physical activity, Habits, Autonomous motivation, Behaviour change |
