Identification of Correlates of Physical Activity among Latino Adults.

Hovell, M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ427836

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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Identification of Correlates of Physical Activity among Latino Adults.

Hovell, M.; And Others

Journal of Community Health, v16 n1 p23-36 Feb 1991

Study explored possible correlates of both vigorous physical activity and walking for exercise in 127 middle-class, healthy adult Latinos. Questionnaire results indicate correlates of physical activity are different for Latinos than for Anglos. Important variables associated with vigorous activity are self-efficacy, friends' support, childhood physical activity, and healthy diets. (SM)

Descriptors: Adults, Eating Habits, Exercise, Family Influence, Health Activities, Hispanic Americans, Peer Influence, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Racial Factors, Self Efficacy, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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