Predicting Physical Activity Among Low-income Mexican American Women: Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Authors

Bobby Guinn, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Vern Vincent, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Layne Jorgensen, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Donna Dugas
Tom Semper, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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.

Comments

Original published version available at https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.31.2.1

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

Publication Title

American journal of health behavior

DOI

https://doi.org/10.5993/AJHB.31.2.1