Dyadic Peer Support to Improve Diet and Physical Activity Among African American Church Members: An Exploratory Study.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Conley, Cherie; Hardison-Moody, Annie; Randolph, Schenita; Gonzalez-Guarda, Rosa; Fisher, Edwin B.; Lipkus, Isaac
- Source
- Journal of Religion & Health. Aug2023, Vol. 62 Issue 4, p2609-2626. 18p. 1 Diagram, 2 Charts.
- Subject
- *PREVENTION of obesity
*AFFINITY groups
*RESEARCH
*SOCIAL support
*CLERGY
*DIET
*INTERVIEWING
*PHYSICAL activity
*HEALTH behavior
*QUALITY assurance
*INTERPERSONAL relations
*COMMUNICATION
*RELIGIOUS leaders
*RESEARCH funding
*RELIGIOUS institutions
*AFRICAN Americans
*CHURCH buildings
*HEALTH promotion
- Language
- ISSN
- 0022-4197
This study examined how African American church members communicated and cooperated as dyads to attain health goals. Participants completed nine weeks of group classes then worked as dyads for nine weeks. Communication logs and interviews were used to assess: (1) dyad communication and (2) dyad cooperation. Thirty-two dyads from three churches completed the study. Dyads communicated an average of two times per week. Dyads experienced challenges and provided encouragement. Findings indicate African American church members cooperate and communicate as family, friend, and acquaintance dyads to achieve health goals. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]