Mindset Can Undermine Exercise Goals

Jennifer Taber, Ph.D., associate professor of psychological sciences, John Updegraff, Ph.D., professor of psychological sciences, and Alexis McGhee-Dinvaut, M.A., a clinical psychology doctoral student
Jennifer Taber, Ph.D., Associate Professor, John Updegraff, Ph.D., Professor, and Alexis McGhee-Dinvaut, M.A., Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student

 

Research conducted by Kent State University Department of Psychological Sciences’ researchers was recently featured in the Washington Post! This research was conducted by Jennifer Taber, Ph.D., associate professor of psychological sciences, John Updegraff, Ph.D., professor of psychological sciences, and Alexis McGhee-Dinvaut, M.A., a clinical psychology doctoral student, in collaboration with Michelle Segar, PhD., from the University of Michigan. The research indicated that an “all-or-nothing” mindset can undermine exercise goals. The featured research was supported by the Kent State University Healthy Communities Research Institute!

 

A link to the article can be found here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2026/02/25/all-or-nothing-exercise-mindset/.

POSTED: Monday, March 16, 2026 04:38 PM
Updated: Monday, March 16, 2026 04:55 PM