Intention to perform a behavior is the central determinant of whether or not an individual engages in that behavior. Can the theory of planned behaviour predict the physical activity behaviour of individuals? Method Adults aged 65 years and over ( N = 213) completed a questionnaire assessing autonomous motivation and theory of planned behaviour variables (attitudes, subjective norm, and perceived behavioural control), and a 2‐week follow‐up of their self‐reported physical activity ( n = 165). application of the theory of planned b ehaviour to explain physical activity for t ype 1 and type 2 diabetes in an adult population sample. J Health Psychol. Purpose.To examine the utility of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) for explaining physical activity (PA) intention and behavior among a large population sample of overweight and obese adolescents (Alberta, Canada), using a web-based survey. It has been applied to studies of the relations among beliefs, attitudes, behavioural intentions
Methods . The stronger a one’s intention to perform a behavior, the more likely one will be to engage in that behavior. 3, pp. The concept was proposed by Icek Ajzen to improve on the predictive power of the theory of reasoned action by including perceived behavioural control. The predictive value of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) on intention and physical activity (PA) over time was examined. 2003; 21:119–33. ABNF J. Thus, if someone has a strong intent to go for a walk this afternoon, that person is likel… Correlates of physical activity and the theory of planned behavior between African American women who are physically active and those who are not. 234-249. To examine the motivational processes underpinning Australian older adults’ physical activity. [41] Jackson C, Andrew Smith R, Conner M. Applying an extended version of the theory of planned behaviour to physical activity. One such model that has been used extensively to understand the influencing factors of adoption, motivation and adherence to PA is The TPB [ 19 ]. This study utilized the TPB as a framework to examine health promoting and health inhibiting factors impacting participation in physical activity among college students. Journal of Adolescence. Ferreira G, Graça Pereira M. Physical activity: the importance of the extended theory of planned behavior, in type 2 diabetes patients. Despite increased levels of overweight/obesity in this age group, physical activity behaviour, a major contributor to obesity, is poorly understood. Finally, an intervention study with previously sedentary adults showed that intentions to be active measured at the start and end of a 10-week intervention were associated with the planned behaviour variables. behavior and intentions of WKU students towards physical activity using the Theory of Planned Behavior as a guiding framework.
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