Speaking of Values: Value-Expressive Communication and Exercise Intentions

Health Commun. 2022 Sep;37(10):1285-1294. doi: 10.1080/10410236.2021.1886398. Epub 2021 Feb 16.

Abstract

This study introduces the concept of value-expressive communication and examines its relationship with behavioral intent. Value-expressive communication is conceptualized as the verbal output of a value-expressive attitude. Value-expressive communication about exercise is examined in relationship to strength of religious faith, exercise attitudes, communication frequency, and intentions to exercise among a sample of self-identified Christians. The data indicate a significant interaction between value-expressive communication and communication frequency explains significant variance in exercise intentions. Interact to and exercise attitudes is significantly associated with intentions to exercise. Suggestions for using value-expressive communication in health communication research and practice are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Attitude
  • Communication*
  • Exercise
  • Humans
  • Intention*