Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2007
Abstract
Objectives : To utilize the theory of planned behavior (TPB) in explaining the prediction of physical activity intention and determine if present activity behavior attenuates theory construct relationships in a sample of low-income Mexican women.
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.
Recommended Citation
Guinn, B., Vincent, V., Jorgensen, L., Dugas, D., & Semper, T. (2007). Predicting physical activity among low-income Mexican American women: Application of the theory of planned behavior. American journal of health behavior, 31(2), 115-122. https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.31.2.1
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.31.2.1
Comments
Original published version available at https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.31.2.1