Evaluation Scales To Measure Theory Of Planned Behavior Variables Related To Pediatric Leisure-time Physical Activity

2005 ◽  
Vol 37 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S290
Author(s):  
Matthew S. Kerner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Measure Theory

Development of Measures from the Theory of Planned Behavior Applied to Leisure-Time Physical Activity

2005 ◽  
Vol 100 (3) ◽  
pp. 851-858
Author(s):  
Matthew S. Kerner
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Perceived Control ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
School Students ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Activity Scale ◽  
Physical Activity Scale

Using the theory of planned behavior as a conceptual framework, scales assessing Attitude to Leisure-time Physical Activity, Expectations of Others, Perceived Control, and Intention to Engage in Leisure-time Physical Activity were developed for use among middle-school students. The study sample included 349 boys and 400 girls, 10 to 14 years of age ( M = 11.9 yr., SD = .9). Unipolar and bipolar scales with seven response choices were developed, with each scale item phrased in a Likerttype format. Following revisions, 22 items were retained in the Attitude to Leisure-time Physical Activity Scale, 10 items in the Expectations of Others Scale, 3 items in the Perceived Control Scale, and 17 items in the Intention to Engage in Leisure-time Physical Activity Scale. Adequate internal consistency was indicated by standardized coefficients alpha ranging from .75 to .89. Current results must be extended to assess discriminant and predictive validities and to check various reliabilities with new samples, then evaluation of intervention techniques for promotion of positive attitudes about leisure-time physical activity, including perception of control and intentions to engage in leisure-time physical activity.

scholarly journals Using Theory of Planned Behavior to Predict the Physical Activity of Children: Probing Gender Differences

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lijuan Wang ◽  
Lin Wang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Leisure Time ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control

Objectives. The primary objective of this study was to use the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to examine the association between TPB variables and the moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) of children in Shanghai, China. Gender differences were also explored.Methods. The participants were 353 children (180 boys and 173 girls) aged 9 to 13 years from three primary schools in Shanghai. Accelerometers were used to measure the MVPA duration of the children. Questionnaires that focused on attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control (PBC) related to MVPA engagement were completed by the participants.Results. Regression analyses revealed that intention, and not PBC, accounted for 9% of the variance in MVPA. Meanwhile, attitude and PBC explained 33% of the variance in intentions to engage in MVPA. In terms of gender differences, TPB performed better in the physical activity (PA) domain for boys than for girls. Furthermore, attitude and PBC were significantly associated with intention among boys, whereas only PBC was significantly related to intention among girls.Conclusion. Practitioners should consider tailoring intervention to address gender differences to increase leisure-time PA participation of children.

Effects of a Brief Intervention Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior on Leisure-Time Physical Activity Participation

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 470-487 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikos L.D. Chatzisarantis ◽  
Martin S. Hagger
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Activity Participation ◽  
Persuasive Communication ◽  
Activity Participation ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Behavioral Beliefs ◽  
Belief Condition

Two persuasive communications were developed to assess the utility of an intervention based on the Theory of Planned Behavior in promoting physical activity attitudes, intentions, and behavior. One persuasive communication targeted modal salient behavioral beliefs (salient belief condition) while the other persuasive communication targeted nonsalient behavioral beliefs (nonsalient belief condition). Results of an intervention study conducted on young people (N = 83, mean age 14.60 yrs, SD = .47) indicated that participants who were presented with the persuasive message targeting modal salient behavioral beliefs reported more positive attitudes (p < .05) and stronger intentions (p = .059) than those presented with the message targeting nonsalient behavioral beliefs. However, neither communication influenced physical activity participation (p > .05). Path analysis also indicated that the effects of the persuasive communication on intentions were mediated by attitudes and not by perceived behavioral control or subjective norms.

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