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Peer reviewedPerkins, Kenneth A.; And Others – Gerontologist, 1986
Used a behavioral intervention of goal-setting with feedback and contingent reinforcement to increase stationary bike riding in eight male nursing home residents with multiple major medical and psychiatric disorders. A consistent increase in riding resulted among all participants. Findings support the effectivenes of behavioral strategies in…
Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Modification, Exercise, Goal Orientation
