Physical Activity and Function in Older Adults: Theory of Planned Behavior
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Carolyn L. Blue, Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Objective: To assess the theory
of planned behavior (TPB) and TPB
with functional ability to explain
intention and self-reported physical
activity (PA) behavior of older
adults. Methods: A survey was
mailed to 2056 retirees from a
large Midwestern university. Results:
Structural equation modeling
revealed that the TPB plus
functional ability explained an
additional 11% variance than the
TPB alone in older adult PA and
functional ability was the best
predictor of PA (ß = .53, P<.05).
Conclusions: Functional ability
appears to be an important predictor
of PA behavior and should
be included when designing PA
programs for older adults.
Physical Activity and Function in Older Adults: Theory of Planned Behavior
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Additional Information
- Publication
- American Journal of Health Behavior 2007; 31(2): 203-214
- Language: English
- Date: 2007
- Keywords
- Physical activity, Functional ability, Older adults, Theory of planned behavior, Fitness in older people, Exercise