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Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of volitional help sheet interventions for health behaviour change. 对改变健康行为的自愿帮助表干预措施有效性的系统评价和荟萃分析。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-09-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-01 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2025.2530574

Ross J Stewart, Justin Presseau, Stephan U Dombrowski

{"title":"Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of volitional help sheet interventions for health behaviour change.","authors":"Ross J Stewart, Justin Presseau, Stephan U Dombrowski","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2530574","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2530574","url":null,"abstract":"This systematic review aimed to synthesise studies evaluating the effectiveness of volitional healp sheet (VHS) interventions in changing health behaviours, behavioural outcomes and behaviour-related cognitions. Controlled or uncontrolled VHS-based intervention studies targeting health behaviour change were included. Effect sizes were estimated using random effects meta-analyses as standardised mean differences (SMD), mean differences (MD) and odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). Twenty-seven studies met inclusion criteria; including 25 randomised trials. Interventions targeted health risk behaviours (e.g., alcohol consumption), health promoting behaviours (e.g., physical activity), and behaviour-related outcomes (i.e., weight). Overall, VHS interventions led to significant changes in health behaviours (SMD 0.22, 95% CI, 0.13, 0.30), and non-significant effects on cancer screening OR 0.93 (95% CI, 0.81, 1.07) and weight change (MD - 1.20 kg, 95% CI, - 2.79-0.38). The VHS led to significant changes in intentions (SMD 0.29, 95% CI, 0.08, 0.49; 6 comparisons, n = 770); self-efficacy (SMD 0.31, 95% CI, 0.15, 0.46) and self-regulatory effort (SMD 0.27, 95% CI, 0.03-0.51). Subgroup analysis found no difference for in-person vs remote delivery (P = 0.06) or behavioural categories (P = 0.23). The VHS is a scalable intervention for behaviour change with the potential to support small changes in some health-related behaviours.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"483-510"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148370218","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Mapping interventions to increase uptake of breast and cervical cancer screening along the Intervention Ladder: a systematic review. 绘制干预措施以增加乳腺癌和宫颈癌筛查在干预阶梯上的吸收：一项系统回顾。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-09-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-04 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2026.2623887

Jing Dou, Ziyu Liu

{"title":"Mapping interventions to increase uptake of breast and cervical cancer screening along the Intervention Ladder: a systematic review.","authors":"Jing Dou, Ziyu Liu","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2623887","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2623887","url":null,"abstract":"Timely breast and cervical cancer screening greatly reduce mortality, yet uptake remains sub-optimal, and intervention effectiveness varies across populations and settings. This systematic review applies the Intervention Ladder framework to classify interventions by their level of intrusiveness and assess their effectiveness in increasing uptake. Five databases (PubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, SCOPUS) were searched for articles published from 2004 to October 2024, using terms related to cancer screening, uptake, and behavioural interventions. Studies were included if they were randomised or cluster-randomised trials targeting under-screened women (never screened, overdue, or non-responders). Of 2,981 records identified, 240 full-texts were reviewed and 91 trials met inclusion criteria. Due to high heterogeneity in intervention types, populations, and outcome reporting, a narrative synthesis was conducted. Screening uptake was summarised as percentage-point change. Results showed that low-intensity strategies that support individual autonomy, such as mailed reminders or self-sampling kits, were consistently effective. In contrast, more intrusive interventions were infrequently implemented and showed no clear added benefit. These findings highlight the value of ethically proportionate, accessible strategies to enhance participation in cancer screening.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"584-613"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146119784","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The effects of graded tasks on physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 分级任务对身体活动的影响：一项系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-09-01 Epub Date: 2026-02-05 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2026.2618195

Susan Gibson, Tracy Epton, Katie Newby, Katherine E Brown, Christopher J Armitage, Neil Howlett

{"title":"The effects of graded tasks on physical activity: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Susan Gibson, Tracy Epton, Katie Newby, Katherine E Brown, Christopher J Armitage, Neil Howlett","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2618195","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2618195","url":null,"abstract":"This review establishes the extent to which the behaviour change technique (BCT) Graded Tasks is effective in increasing physical activity. Databases, including PubMed, Cochrane and PsycINFO, were searched (October 2024) for randomised control trials of Graded Tasks interventions with adult physical activity change as the main outcome. Graded Tasks were always delivered alongside BCTs 'goal setting (behaviour)' and 'action planning'. Of the 53 identified studies (N = 10,060), 39 were included in a random effects meta-analysis, indicating a significant, medium effect of Graded Tasks interventions in increasing physical activity (N = 4190, g = 0.61, CI 95% 0.42-0.81, p < .001, I2 = 83%). Prevention-based interventions (g = 0.78, CI 95% 0.43-1.12, p < .001, I2 = 90%) had larger effects than treatment-based interventions (g = 0.38, CI 95% 0.23-0.53, p < .001, I2 = 34). The number of Graded Task increments explained significant variability in physical activity change (R2 = 0.47, β = 0.68, p < .001). GRADE certainty of evidence was rated low. Graded Tasks, in conjunction with other BCTs, are effective for increasing physical activity, particularly for prevention. The included studies did, however, show high heterogeneity and potential publication bias. PROSPERO registration: CRD42022347300.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"511-529"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146127036","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Investigating stress and health behaviour relationships in daily life: towards a framework for advancing future research. 调查日常生活中的压力和健康行为关系：迈向推进未来研究的框架。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-09-01 Epub Date: 2026-03-06 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2026.2637421

Jennifer Inauen, Julia Allan, Matthias Burkard Aulbach, Melanie Bamert, Jens Blechert, Simone Lüthi, Daniel Powell, Alea Ruf, Daryl B O'Connor

{"title":"Investigating stress and health behaviour relationships in daily life: towards a framework for advancing future research.","authors":"Jennifer Inauen, Julia Allan, Matthias Burkard Aulbach, Melanie Bamert, Jens Blechert, Simone Lüthi, Daniel Powell, Alea Ruf, Daryl B O'Connor","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2637421","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2637421","url":null,"abstract":"ABSTRACTStress is of major relevance for health and well-being. Health behaviour is one pathway by which stress affects health. Less research has jointly investigated stress and health behaviour but lately it has gained traction owing to the increased availability of methods for studying daily life that allow stress and health behaviour to be studied when and where it occurs. However, findings are highly heterogeneous, with studies finding positive, negative or no relationship between stress and health behaviour. In this paper, we discuss key sources of this heterogeneity, working toward a framework that will guide the field forward. Key elements of the framework include specifying (1) which stress aspects are related to which health behaviours, (2) considering the bidirectionality and (3) temporal dynamics of the stress-health behaviour relationship, and identifying (4) for whom and (5) under what circumstances stress relates to health behaviour. Further, we (6) highlight methodological challenges and provide guidance on how to consider these when planning and reporting research for more robust psychological science in this field. Taken together, we believe this work will help disentangle the complex relationship between stress and health behaviour and build a cumulative evidence base to pave the way for interventions.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"614-636"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147370465","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Self-compassion, stress and health behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 自我同情、压力和健康行为：一项系统回顾和元分析。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-08-25 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2026.2701279

Jinyi Liu, Mark Conner, Olga Lainidi, Shihui Yu, Daryl B O'Connor

{"title":"Self-compassion, stress and health behaviour: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Jinyi Liu, Mark Conner, Olga Lainidi, Shihui Yu, Daryl B O'Connor","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2701279","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2026.2701279","url":null,"abstract":"Research shows that self-compassion is associated with lower stress levels and greater engagement in health-promoting behaviours through enabling a positive attitude towards the self in times of difficulty. This meta-analysis reviewed existing literature and examined the relationship between self-compassion and stress, as well as self-compassion and health-risk or health-promoting behaviours in adults. Key terms were searched in PsycINFO, EMBASE MEDLINE, Web of Science and CINAHL databases (10,444 studies identified). Nineteen studies met the eligibility criteria (combined N = 9660). Results indicated a positive association between self-compassion and health-promoting behaviours (r = .23). Negative associations were found between self-compassion and stress (r = -.51) and between self-compassion and health-risk behaviours (r = -.19). Stress was positively associated with health-risk behaviours but negatively associated with health-promoting behaviours (r = .17, r = -.34, respectively). Meta-regressions did not identify significant moderators, such that the relationships between self-compassion and stress and health-promoting behaviours did not vary with age, gender, measure reliabilities and study duration. Mediation analysis revealed that the associations between self-compassion and health-promoting behaviours and self-compassion and health-risk behaviours were partially mediated through stress. These findings demonstrate that self-compassion has both direct and indirect effects on health behaviour via stress, suggesting that cultivating a self-compassionate attitude is important for reducing stress and promoting better health behaviour.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148814446","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Healthcare professionals' perspectives on barriers and enablers to delivering chronic disease preventive care in mental health settings: a scoping review. 卫生保健专业人员对在精神卫生环境中提供慢性病预防保健的障碍和促进因素的看法：范围审查。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-07-16 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2026.2704823

Rebecca Trower, Gary Donohoe, Sophie Mahon, Oonagh Meade, Molly Byrne

{"title":"Healthcare professionals' perspectives on barriers and enablers to delivering chronic disease preventive care in mental health settings: a scoping review.","authors":"Rebecca Trower, Gary Donohoe, Sophie Mahon, Oonagh Meade, Molly Byrne","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2704823","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2026.2704823","url":null,"abstract":"Individuals with mental health difficulties face a higher risk of chronic disease than the general population, partly due to greater prevalence of health risk behaviours such as smoking, alcohol and drug use, physical inactivity, and poor diet. Preventive care aims to reduce this burden by addressing these modifiable behaviours. However, implementing preventive care in mental health settings is challenging due to numerous barriers. This scoping review explored healthcare professionals' perspectives on barriers and enablers to delivering preventive care, using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Four databases (Medline All, PsycINFO, CINAHL, EMBASE) and reference lists were searched. Eligible studies included qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods articles in English reporting healthcare professionals' perspectives on delivering preventive care for these modifiable behaviours. Forty-one studies were included. Barriers were identified across all fourteen TDF domains, 24 studies identified barriers relating to 'Social Influences' and 16 studies identified barriers relating to 'Beliefs about Consequences'. Enablers mapped to eleven domains, with four studies reporting enablers relating to 'Social Influences' and four studies reporting enablers relating to 'Knowledge.' Findings highlight the need for tailored, multilevel strategies to address barriers, strengthen implementation, and improve health outcomes for people with mental health difficulties.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-25"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148473423","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Effects of stress and emotional distress on smoking and vaping: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 压力和情绪困扰对吸烟和电子烟的影响：系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-07-09 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2026.2699934

Yitong Lin, Daryl B O'Connor, Yi Zheng, Mark Conner

{"title":"Effects of stress and emotional distress on smoking and vaping: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Yitong Lin, Daryl B O'Connor, Yi Zheng, Mark Conner","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2699934","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2026.2699934","url":null,"abstract":"Numerous empirical studies have examined relationships between stress, emotional distress, and (e-)cigarette use. However, there are limited meta-analyses of these relationships. This review and meta-analysis were conducted to fill this gap. 29,284 studies were identified through PsycINFO, OVID MEDLINE and Web of Science and 462 studies (combined N = 9,530,232) were included in the meta-analysis after screening. Independent multilevel meta-analysis and moderator analyses were conducted to examine and compare the stress-smoking, distress-smoking, stress-vaping and distress-vaping relationships. All four relationships were statistically significant, positive, but small in magnitude. The stress-vaping relationship (r+ = 0.169) was significantly stronger than the stress-smoking relationship (r+ = 0.097). Similarly, the distress-vaping relationship (r+ = 0.186) was significantly stronger than the distress-smoking relationship (r+ = 0.139). Different significant moderators were observed for smoking and vaping studies, respectively. Gender moderated the stress-smoking and distress-smoking relationships, with stronger effects observed in studies including more female participants. Among stress-vaping and distress-vaping studies, the type of stress and distress scales showed significant associations with effect size variability. Although significant moderators were found, there remained considerable heterogeneity that could not be explained. Future research could further explore the unexplained heterogeneity as well as the causal direction of the relationships between stress, emotional distress and smoking and vaping.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-18"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148425551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Social psychological dimensions of physical activity: a state-of-the-art review of reviews. 体育活动的社会心理维度：一项最新的综述。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-06-20 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2026.2681583

Ryan E Rhodes, Kyra McKinnon, Joe Barton, Mark R Beauchamp

{"title":"Social psychological dimensions of physical activity: a state-of-the-art review of reviews.","authors":"Ryan E Rhodes, Kyra McKinnon, Joe Barton, Mark R Beauchamp","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2681583","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2026.2681583","url":null,"abstract":"The purpose of this state-of-the-art review of reviews was to unify, describe and appraise the relationship between physical activity (PA) and social psychological constructs, using the social dimensions of health behavior (SDHB) framework, which represents a taxonomy of 10 social dimensions applicable to health behaviors. Eligible reviews were published in a peer-reviewed journal in English, included a review in which PA was operationalized as a focal predictor or outcome variable and with data also reported on at least one social construct reported in the results, and published between 2010 and July 2025. Literature searches were completed in August 2025 using seven common databases. The search yielded 54 reviews. We identified limited evidence for reviews of experimental research. Reviews of observational quantitative studies showed associations between PA with injunctive norm, perceived social support, and attachment ties with meta-analysis point estimates in the small, positive effect size range. Reviews of qualitative studies revealed positive associations with PA that covered the entire SDHB framework, yet most were conducted on specific populations so generalizability was not clear. The findings show domains in need of further examination to address gaps in knowledge, opportunities for theoretical integration, and highlight key social dimensions important in PA promotion.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-23"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148284500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Efficacy of health behaviour interventions using the health action process approach: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 使用健康行动过程方法的健康行为干预的有效性：系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-06-18 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2026.2687487

Menghao Xu, Ziqi Cai, Ralf Schwarzer, Martin Hagger, Kyra Hamilton, Chun-Qing Zhang

{"title":"Efficacy of health behaviour interventions using the health action process approach: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Menghao Xu, Ziqi Cai, Ralf Schwarzer, Martin Hagger, Kyra Hamilton, Chun-Qing Zhang","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2026.2687487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/17437199.2026.2687487","url":null,"abstract":"The Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) is a prominent social-cognition model of health behaviour change, but its efficacy across diverse domains and populations requires systematic evaluation. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the overall efficacy of HAPA-based interventions and examined potential moderators. Eligible studies were randomized controlled trials that explicitly nominated the HAPA as an intervention basis and assessed at least one health behavior outcome. Five electronic databases were searched from inception to February 2025, identifying 74 randomised controlled trials (197 effect sizes) comprising 9,115 intervention and 8,858 control participants. A random-effects multilevel meta-analysis revealed a significant overall post-intervention effect on health behaviours (d = 0.459). Significant effects emerged for physical activity (d = 0.504), fruit and vegetable consumption (d = 0.636), and other dietary behaviours (d = 0.776). Subgroup analyses identified several key moderators: interventions targeting approach behaviours yielded significant effects (d = 0.497), whereas those targeting avoidance behaviours were non-significant. Dual-phase interventions targeting both motivational and volitional constructs (d = 0.532) outperformed volitional-only (d = 0.350) or motivational-only (d = 0.289) designs. Furthermore, larger effect sizes were observed for interventions using inactive control groups (d = 0.543), delivered to clinical populations (d = 0.559), employing hybrid delivery modes (d = 0.672), and lasting 12-24 weeks (d = 0.619). These findings demonstrate that HAPA-based interventions are effective, particularly when utilising dual-phase, hybrid, and longer-term designs for clinical groups. Future research should focus on optimising intervention design and elucidating mechanisms underlying sustained behaviour change.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"1-38"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148279311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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The effects of community-based green exercise on health, wellbeing, and physical activity participation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the quantitative and qualitative literature. 基于社区的绿色运动对健康、幸福和体育活动参与的影响：定量和定性文献的系统回顾和荟萃分析。

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Health Psychology Review Pub Date : 2026-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-12-10 DOI: 10.1080/17437199.2025.2597312

Esther Carter, Caroline Douglas, John M Saxton

{"title":"The effects of community-based green exercise on health, wellbeing, and physical activity participation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the quantitative and qualitative literature.","authors":"Esther Carter, Caroline Douglas, John M Saxton","doi":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2597312","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17437199.2025.2597312","url":null,"abstract":"The aim of the study was to systematically retrieve and analyse current published literature and grey literature regarding the impact of community-based outdoor physical activity (PA) interventions on quantitative and qualitative measures of health and wellbeing in adults and children. A systematic review of seven databases was undertaken in February-April 2022 and September 2024. Overall, 57 outdoor community-based PA intervention studies were included. Meta-analysis results revealed a small-to-moderate positive effect for green exercise (GE) on measures of general health and mental health from pre-to-post intervention, with some evidence of greater benefits on overall health and PA compared to no exercise engagement. Quantitative and qualitative data synthesis indicated positive effects on mental wellbeing and PA engagement when interventions lasted 45 -90 minutes over 6 -13 weeks, with the greatest benefits displayed after walking and multi-activity interventions. A content analysis of qualitative findings emphasises the importance of social opportunities for GE uptake and adherence, and recommended developing low-cost, accessible, fun, and varied exercise opportunities in collaboration with community stakeholders. This comprehensive and robust evidence synthesis demonstrates the positive impact of GE engagement on mental wellbeing and PA, offering novel guidance for the creation, application, and promotion of community-based GE projects.","PeriodicalId":48034,"journal":{"name":"Health Psychology Review","volume":" ","pages":"420-452"},"PeriodicalIF":9.8,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145726658","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"心理学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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