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Absolute Changes in Psychosocial Factors after 10 Weeks
| Pedometer only (n = 20) Mean ± SD | Pedometer + step goals (n = 39) Mean ± SD | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical activity enjoyment | 0.02 ± 8.25 | 2.66 ± 10.90 | 0.175 |
| Subjective health | 0.55 ± 1.34 | 0.66 ± 1.00 | 0.083 |
| Health-related quality of life | 2.2 ± 4.5 | 0.9 ± 5.3 | 0.343 |
p-Values are obtained from analysis of covariance models controlling for baseline age and baseline psychosocial variable. Data were not assessed in the No-Pedometer group.
