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Longitudinal analysis of virtual community perceptions of cohesion: The role of cooperation, communication, and competition

Published:2016-09-14 Issue:13 Volume:23 Page:1677-1688
ISSN:1359-1053
Container-title:Journal of Health Psychology
language:en
Short-container-title:J Health Psychol

Author:

Lyles Annmarie A¹,Loomis Colleen²,Mama Scherezade K³,Siddiqi Sameer⁴,Lee Rebecca E¹

Affiliation:

1. Arizona State University, USA

2. Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada

3. The Pennsylvania State University, USA

4. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, USA

Abstract

Online, virtual group interactions may help adherence to health promotion programs. The purpose of this study was to explore longitudinal relationships among dimensions of group cohesion and group-interaction variables to inform and improve group-based strategies within programs aimed at promoting physical activity in virtual communities. In all, 56 online virtual users completed a group dynamics–based physical activity promotion intervention and assessments of group cohesion and group interaction at baseline and 4 weeks. Friendly competition and cooperation were consistently strong predictors of cohesion. Facilitating a sense of friendly competition and cooperation may increase engagement in physical activity programs by bolstering group cohesion.

Funder

USC Annenberg School for Communication, Second Life and the Public Good, Network Culture Project

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Applied Psychology

Link

http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1359105316667794

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