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

Annmarie A. Lyles; Colleen Loomis; Scherezade K. Mama; Sameer Siddiqi; Rebecca E. Lee

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

Annmarie A. Lyles, Colleen Loomis, Scherezade K. Mama, Sameer Siddiqi, Rebecca E. Lee

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1677-1688
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	23
Issue number	13
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316667794
State	Published - Nov 1 2018

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