Examining predictors of physical activity among inactive middle-aged women: An application of the health action process approach

Autor:	Carolyn J. Barg, Harry Prapavessis, Elizabeth A. Pomery, Tara A. Rench, Amy E. Latimer, Peter Salovey, Susan E. Rivers
Rok vydání:	2012
Předmět:	Adult Physical activity Intention Article Structural equation modeling Developmental psychology Humans Longitudinal Studies Exercise Applied Psychology Aged Sedentary lifestyle Self-efficacy Health action process approach Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health General Medicine General Chemistry Sedentary behavior Middle Aged Self Efficacy Risk perception Action (philosophy) Female Sedentary Behavior Psychology Attitude to Health Forecasting
Zdroj:	Psychology & Health. 27:829-845
ISSN:	1476-8321 0887-0446
DOI:	10.1080/08870446.2011.609595
Popis:	This study tested several relationships predicted by the Health Action Process Approach (HAPA) in a sample of 175 generally healthy, inactive, middle-aged women (40–65 yrs old) over a 12 week period. Participants’ physical activity, risk perceptions, outcome expectancies, action self-efficacy, and intentions were measured at baseline. Planning and maintenance self-efficacy were measured four weeks later. Physical activity behaviour was measured twelve weeks after baseline. The HAPA relationships were examined using a structural equation model. The data fit the model well and revealed several significant relationships. Action self-efficacy was the best predictor of intention. Maintenance self-efficacy was the best predictor of planning and behaviour. Contrary to the tenets of HAPA and to past research, planning did not predict behaviour. Overall, HAPA provides a useful framework for identifying determinants of physical activity intentions and behaviour within a group of inactive, middle-aged women.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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