Table 1.
Social cognitive theory components and program structures used by intervention groups
| SCT constructs, program structure | SCT | Standard (limited contact after initiation phase) |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge, information, self-efficacy | Simple principles of training and progression. Likely course of improvement. Issues in maintenance. Delivered in verbal and print form. | Simple principles of training and progression. Likely course of improvement. Issues in maintenance. Delivered in verbal and print form. |
| Self-regulation in session | Focus on form and effort; based on progress, plus repetitions and resistance; corrective feedback; plan next session. | Focus on form and effort; based on progress, plus repetitions and resistance; corrective feedback; plan next session. |
| Self-regulation outside session | Barriers/strategies approach on the Resist-Diabetes site for choosing strategies if barriers to RT. Report strategies, provide feedback, stay with or choose new strategies. | Brief print manual about barriers/strategies. |
| Self-monitoring | Record each workout after it occurs plus can choose specific strategies on the Resist-Diabetes site; downloadable workout form. | Record each workout after it occurs on the Resist-Diabetes site; downloadable workout form. |
| Goal setting, feedback, planning | Receive automated tailored feedback on each session and suggested goals for each exercise. Plan and schedule the next workout all on the Resist-Diabetes site. | Generic information about the goal of RT 2×/week. Plan and schedule the next workout on the Resist-Diabetes site. |
| Ecological aspects | Continued assessment in follow-up contacts to develop if needed strategies for work and family responsibilities to facilitate RT. | Information included in brief print manual about barriers/strategies. |
| Expectancy to continue training scale | Continuous assessment on the Resist-Diabetes site of training expectancy 2×/week and barriers and strategies. | No assessments or strategy selection. |
| Transfer of training—assess comfort in new facility and how well RT will fit schedule | Hands-on sessions in new facility. Instructions for how new machines work; comfort level in new facility; fitting RT into schedule. | One orientation session in the new facility and tips to continue. |
| Protocol—participants’ modifications | Modifiable with feedback within limits to maintain or improve expectancy. | N/A |
| Continued contact (check-ups) | Faded contact with follow-up coordinator revolving around SCT constructs. | Limited faded didactic contact with the follow-up coordinator. |
SCT social cognitive theory, RT resistance training