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The purpose of the study was to compare the influence of multiple sources of social support on African American adults physical activity, including support from church members, pastors, family members, and friends. Participants were recruited from two Ohio churches and completed a paper-pencil survey. Participants self-reported their demographic and health-related information, weekly physical activity levels, and daily television minutes. Physical activity was assessed via the International Physical Activity Questionnaire and computed into metabolic equivalents. Results were analyzed via linear regression analysis. All participants were African American, mostly female participants, with a mean age of 44 years. Participants had a mean body mass index of 31.23, and more than half of the sample was categorized as overweight and obese. Overall, results demonstrated significant associations between participants activity levels and social support, which varied by the source and type of social support. Implications were discussed. |
