Sensitivity of statistical models in detecting effects of equal prioritisation on physical activity participation

Nikos L. D. Chatzisarantis *, Vasilis Barkoukis **, Cecile Thogersen-Ntoumani *, Nikos Ntoumanis *, Sarah Hardcastle *, Sheena Orbell *** and Martin S. Hagger *

(*) Department of Psychology and Speech Pathology, Curtin University, Australia
(**) Department of Psychology, University of Essex, United Kingdom
(***) Department of Physical Education and Sport, Aristotle University of Tessaloniki, Greece

Citation

L. D. Chatzisarantis, N., Barkoukis, V., Thogersen-Ntoumani, C., Ntoumanis, N., Hardcastle, S., Orbell, S., S. Hagger, M. (2017). Sensitivity of statistical models in detecting effects of equal prioritisation on physical activity participation. International Journal of Sport Psychology, 48(2), 165-182. doi:10.7352/IJSP.2017.48.165

Abstract

Numerous studies conducted in real-life have examined effect of different prioritisation states on physical activity participation.However, the majority of these studies do not discuss effects associated with equal prioritasation- a state that combines a strong intention to engage in physical activities and an equally strong interaction to engage in an alternative behaviour. This article discusses sensitivity of a number of statiscal models in detecting effects associated with equal prioritisation in physical activity contexts. Advantages and disadvantages associated with using different statistical models are also highlighted.

Keywords: Alternative behaviours, Equal prioritisation, Model sensitivity, Physical activity intentions