Predicting Physical Activity Among Low-income Mexican American Women: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Methods : Data were gathered on 201 subjects through a self-report survey instrument and analyzed through structural equation modeling.
Results : Present activity behavior attenuated theory construct influence on intention, and perceived behavioral control was the strongest predictor of intent to engage in physical activity.
Conclusions : Interventions promoting voluntary physical activity for this population group should address factors perceived as barriers to participating in activity situations.
Keywords: activity behavior; attitudes; perceived behavioral control; subjective norm
Document Type: Research Article
Publication date: 01 March 2007
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