scholarly journals Predictive Variables of Adolescents’ Intention to Be Physically Active after Graduation. Is Gender a Conditioning Factor?

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (12) ◽  
pp. 4308 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Huertas González-Serrano ◽  
Ana Gómez-Tafalla ◽  
Ferran Calabuig-Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Gender Gap ◽  
Physical Attractiveness ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Strength Condition ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Predictive Variables

The acquisition of physical activity habits during adolescence is fundamental to guarantee its adherence throughout life. However, these levels decrease during this stage, with women experimenting a more significant decrease. This paper aims to analyze if there are significant differences in the variables related to the intention to be physically active between men and women and if there is a moderating effect of gender on the variables that predict this intention. The sample is composed of 256 adolescents, aged between 16 and 19 years, 55.50% of whom are men, and 44.50% women. The results show that there are statistically significant differences (p < 0.05), with boys showing higher scores in the intention, athletic identity, and in the strength, condition, and attractiveness. About the predictive variables of the intention, the gender moderates the relationships between the physical attractiveness, condition and strength with the perceived behavioral control (pcfmale-pcfmale = 0.44; −0.48 p < 0.001; 0.27, p < 0.05, respectively), and between the subjective norm and the intention to be physically active (pcmale-female = 0.33, p < 0.01). These results highlight the importance of considering gender when designing specific policies for the promotion of physical-sports practice among adolescents to reduce the existing gender gap.

scholarly journals Determinants of Physical Activity in an Inclusive Setting

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 390-409 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Kodish ◽  
Pamela Hodges Kulinna ◽  
Jeffrey Martin ◽  
Robert Pangrazi ◽  
Paul Darst
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Elementary Physical Education ◽  
Teacher Students ◽  
Students With Autism

The purposes of this study included (a) to determine if the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) predicted intentions of individuals with and without disabilities to be physically active, (b) to determine if the TPB predicted behaviors of individuals with and without disabilities to be physically active, and (c) to determine if significant differences were present in physical activity opportunities between inclusive and non-inclusive elementary physical education classes taught by the same teacher. Students (N = 114, ages 10-13) completed questionnaires assessing the TPB constructs and had four days of PA evaluated through pedometer measurements. Analyses revealed that subjective norm and perceived behavioral control predicted students’ intentions to be active, while behavioral intention was the only significant predictor of activity level by step count accrued in PE classes. Finally, the inclusion of students with autism did not significantly affect overall physical activity.

The Theory of Planned Behavior and Physical Activity Change: Outcomes of the Aging Well and Healthily Intervention Program for Older Adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 438-445 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elske Stolte ◽  
Marijke Hopman-Rock ◽  
Marja J. Aartsen ◽  
Theo G. van Tilburg ◽  
Astrid Chorus
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Aging Well

The predictive value of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) on intention and physical activity (PA) over time was examined. Data from the Aging Well and Healthily intervention program (targeting perceived behavioral control and attitude, not subjective norm) were analyzed, including pretest (T0), posttest (T1, except subjective norm) and 4–6 months follow-up (T2, PA outcomes only) (N = 387, M age 72 years). Structural equation modeling was used to test a TPB model. PA was measured subjectively using the Voorrips sports subscale (T0 and T2), items measured perceived increase in PA (T1), and adherence to exercises (T1 and T2). Model fit was good. The TPB explained variation in intention well (R2 .54–.60) and some PA behavior (R2 .13–.16). The intervention successfully got participants to exercise independent of the measured TPB concepts. More TPB studies in the context of interventions are needed.

scholarly journals An Extended Theory of Planned Behavior Intervention for Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine M. White ◽  
Deborah J. Terry ◽  
Carolyn Troup ◽  
Lynn A. Rempel ◽  
Paul Norman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control

A randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of a 4-wk extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) intervention to promote regular physical activity and healthy eating among older adults diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease (N= 183). Participants completed TPB measures of attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and intention, as well as planning and behavior, at preintervention and 1 wk and 6 wk postintervention for each behavior. No significant time-by-condition effects emerged for healthy eating. For physical activity, significant time-by-condition effects were found for behavior, intention, planning, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norm. In particular, compared with control participants, the intervention group showed short-term improvements in physical activity and planning, with further analyses indicating that the effect of the intervention on behavior was mediated by planning. The results indicate that TPB-based interventions including planning strategies may encourage physical activity among older people with diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

scholarly journals Determinants of Teachers’ Intentions to Teach Physically Active Physical Education Classes

2001 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 129-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey J. Martin ◽  
Pamela Hodges Kulinna ◽  
Robert C. Eklund ◽  
Brett Reed
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Reasoned Action ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Physically Active

The purpose of the present investigation was to examine determinants of teachers’ intentions to teach physically active physical education classes (i.e., spend at least 50% of class time with the students engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity). Based on the theories of reasoned action, planned behavior, and self-efficacy, a model was examined hypothesizing that teachers’ intentions were determined by subjective norm, attitude, perceived behavioral control, and self-efficacy. Using hierarchical regression analyses, the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior were supported by accounting for 65% of the variance in intention due to the main effects of attitude and subjective norm, as well as their interaction effects. The role of perceived behavioral control and self-efficacy theory were not supported.

scholarly journals Conscientiousness, Extroversion, and Action Control: Comparing Moderate and Vigorous Physical Activity

2009 ◽  
Vol 31 (6) ◽  
pp. 724-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gert-Jan de Bruijn ◽  
Ruben de Groot ◽  
Bas van den Putte ◽  
Ryan Rhodes
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Action Control ◽  
Moderate Physical Activity ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Prospective Data ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Affective Attitude

The present study explored the influence of the Big Five dimensions extroversion and conscientiousness on action control regarding both moderate and vigorous physical activity within the framework of the theory of planned behavior (TPB). Prospective data were available from 186 respondents, who completed measures of intention, cognitive and affective attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, extroversion, conscientiousness, and physical activity at T1. Four weeks later, physical activity was assessed again. Respondents were grouped into four profiles: nonintenders, successful nonintenders, unsuccessful intenders, and successful intenders. Logistic regression analyses revealed that successful enactment in moderate physical activity was associated with extroversion, subjective norm, and affective attitude, whereas successful enactment in vigorous physical activity was associated with conscientiousness. Findings illustrate the differential role played by personality dimensions and TPB concepts in the explanation of moderate and vigorous physical activity action control.

scholarly journals Testing a Model of Physical Activity Among Mothers and Fathers of Young Children: Integrating Self-Determined Motivation, Planning, and the Theory of Planned Behavior

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 124-145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyra Hamilton ◽  
Stephen Cox ◽  
Katherine M. White
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Mothers And Fathers ◽  
Parental Physical Activity

Parents are at risk for inactivity; however, research into understanding parental physical activity (PA) is scarce. We integrated self-determined motivation, planning, and the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to better understand parental PA. Parents (252 mothers, 206 fathers) completed a main questionnaire assessing measures underpinning these constructs and a 1-week follow-up of PA behavior to examine whether self-determined motivation indirectly influenced intention via the TPB variables (i.e., attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control) and intention indirectly influenced behavior via planning. We found self-determined motivation on intention was fully mediated by the TPB variables and intention on behavior was partially mediated by the planning variables. In addition, slight differences in the model’s paths between the sexes were revealed. The results illustrate the range of important determinants of parental PA and provide support for the integrated model in explaining PA decision making as well as the importance of examining sex differences.

scholarly journals A Developmental Model for Predicting Sport Participation among Female Korean College Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (14) ◽  
pp. 5010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sung-Un Park ◽  
Chung Gun Lee ◽  
Dong-Kyu Kim ◽  
Jong-Hwa Park ◽  
Deok-Jin Jang
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Indirect Effects ◽  
Sport Participation ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Psychological Needs ◽  
Female College Students ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Korean College Students

Although participating in regular physical activity has many benefits, female Korean college students tend to have much lower participation rates than their male counterparts. An effective means of increasing physical activity among female college students is sport participation. The purpose of this study is to incorporate three types of psychological needs from self-determination theory as precursor background variables into the theory of planned behavior to predict sport participation among female Korean college students. Our dataset consisted of 494 female undergraduate students attending Kyung Hee University in South Korea. Using structural equation modeling, the direct and indirect effects of attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and psychological needs satisfaction such as competency, relatedness, and autonomy were examined. Although attitude towards and perceived behavioral control over sport participation were significantly associated with intention in all three models, subjective norm was not significantly associated with intention in any model. Satisfaction of the psychological needs for competency, relatedness, and autonomy had positive indirect effects on sport participation. This study underscores the importance of addressing the satisfaction of these three basic psychological needs when designing future sport promotion interventions for female college students.

scholarly journals Determinants of Physical Activity in Older Adults: Integrating Self-Concordance into the Theory of Planned Behavior

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (11) ◽  
pp. 5759
Author(s):  
Paula Stehr ◽  
Constanze Rossmann ◽  
Tabea Kremer ◽  
Johanna Geppert
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behavior ◽  
Planned Behavior ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Combined Model ◽  
Physically Active

Based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), augmented by the concept of self-concordance (derived from self-determination theory, SDT), we conducted a study to identify the key determinants of physical activity in older adults. We applied structural equation modeling of telephone survey data from a random sample of adults aged 65 years and older living in Germany (N = 865). Relations of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control (PBC) with intention strength and self-concordance of intention to be physically active were tested. Habit strength was analyzed as a moderator. Data analysis showed this model to be well-suited for explaining the intention to be physically active—especially for people with a weak habit. The influence of TPB components on intention would have been underestimated if we had investigated intention strength only, without considering the self-concordance of intention. While attitude and PBC had positive relations with a strong and self-determined intention, the subjective norm showed no relation with intention strength but, rather, with non-self-determined regulation forms. We conclude that the combined model provides a better theoretical foundation from which to explain physical activity intentions than does just one of the theories.

Materialism and Green Purchase Intention: A Study of Urban Vietnamese Consumers

2017 ◽  
pp. 89-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mai Nguyen Thi Tuyet ◽  
Hung Nguyen Vu ◽  
Linh Nguyen Hoang ◽  
Minh Nguyen Hoang
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Survey Data ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Tpb Model ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Impact

This study focuses on examining the impact of three components of materialism on green purchase intention for urban consumers in Vietnam, an emerging economy. An extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is applied as the conceptual framework for this study. The hypotheses are empirically tested using survey data obtained from consumers in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The regression results show support for most of our hypotheses. The findings indicate that two out of three facets of materialism are significant predictors of green purchase intention. Specifically, success is found to be negatively related to purchase intention, while happiness is related positively to the intention. All three antecedents in the TPB model, including attitude towards green purchase, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control are also found to have positive impacts on purchase intention. The research findings are discussed and implications for managers and policy makers are provided.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing the Adoption of COVID-19 Preventive Behaviors in Chile

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (10) ◽  
pp. 5331
Author(s):  
Nicolás C. Bronfman ◽  
Paula B. Repetto ◽  
Pamela C. Cisternas ◽  
Javiera V. Castañeda
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Subjective Norm ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Web Survey ◽  
Preventive Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Preventive Action ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Factors Influencing

The COVID-19 pandemic forced people worldwide to implement a series of preventive hygiene and distancing measures that have significantly altered their way of life. This study examined an adapted version of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) on adopting preventive behavior against COVID-19. Data was collected using a web survey completed by 1004 college students a few weeks after the first wave of infections in Chile. Our findings show that the subjective norm was the strongest predictor of adopting preventive behaviors, followed by the knowledge level and perceived behavioral control. Contrary to expectations, we found no evidence that an attitude towards preventive action predicted actual adoption of preventive behavior against COVID-19. However, knowledge and social norms play a significant role. We discuss implications for effective risk communication.

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