An experimental test of cognitive dissonance theory in the domain of physical exercise

作者:Chatzisarantis Nikos L D*; Hagger Martin S; Wang John C K
来源:Journal of Applied Sport Psychology, 2008, 20(1): 97-115.
DOI:10.1080/10413200701601482

摘要

The present study examined cognitive dissonance-related attitude change in the domain of exercise. Experimental participants made a decision to perform a boring exercise task (stepping on a bench/chair) under three different conditions: a free-choice condition (n = 33, Male = 17 female = 16, Age = 14.57), under a no-choice/control condition (n = 28, Male = 15, Female = 13, Age = 14.50), and under a condition that compelled participants to practice bench/chair stepping (forced-choice condition) (n = 3 1, Male = 15, Female = 16, Age = 14.61). Results showed that participants in the free-choice condition reported more positive attitudes than participants in the control condition and participants in the forced-choice condition. Ancillary analysis indicated that cognitive dissonance is experienced as an aversive state, and that the amount of frustration that participants experienced immediately after the free-choice paradigm predicted attitudes.

  • 出版日期2008-3
  • 单位南阳理工学院