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Journal of Applied Sport Psychology Volume 34, 2022 - Issue 2
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The potential benefits of nonspecific goals in physical activity promotion: Comparing open, do-your-best, and as-well-as-possible goals in a walking task

Christian Swanna School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Matthew J. Schweickleb School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-7752-8573
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Gregory E. Peoplesc School of Medicine, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8279-1787
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Scott G. Goddarda School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0001-5426-638X
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Christopher Stevensa School of Health and Human Sciences, Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-4641-0342
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Stewart A. Vellab School of Psychology, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, AustraliaORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-0537-9366
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Pages 384-408 | Received 10 May 2020, Accepted 22 Aug 2020, Published online: 16 Sep 2020

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Christian Swann, Patricia C. Jackman, Alex Lawrence, Rebecca M. Hawkins, Scott G. Goddard, Ollie Williamson, Matthew J. Schweickle, Stewart A. Vella, Simon Rosenbaum & Panteleimon Ekkekakis. (2023) The (over)use of SMART goals for physical activity promotion: A narrative review and critique. Health Psychology Review 17:2, pages 211-226.
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Rebecca M. Hawkins, Christian Swann & Patricia C. Jackman. (2023) Exploring How Active and Insufficiently Active Individuals Respond to Specific and Non-Specific Physical Activity Goals. Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport 0:0, pages 1-9.
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