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Publication Date: 2003
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Predicting Vigorous Physical Activity Using Social Cognitive Theory
Petosa, R. Lingyak; Suminski, Rick; Hortz, Brian
American Journal of Health Behavior, v27 n4 p301-310 2003
Objective: To test Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) in predicting future vigorous physical activity among college students. Methods: College students (n=350) completed a set of instruments measuring SCT constructs. Their vigorous physical activity was tracked for 4 weeks. Results: Exercise role identity, self-regulation, outcome expectancy value, social support, self-efficacy, and positive exercise experience accounted for 27% of the variance in days of vigorous physical activity. Conclusion: The results supported the use of SCT in understanding factors associated with vigorous physical activity rates among college students.
Descriptors: College Students, Physical Activities, Self Efficacy, Physical Activity Level, Social Theories, Social Cognition, Prediction, Student Behavior, Health Behavior, Exercise, Self Control, Social Influences, Student Attitudes, Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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