Correlates of the Stages of Change for Physical Activity in a Population Survey
Author(s) -
Carol Ewing Garber,
Jenifer E. Allsworth,
Bess H. Marcus,
Jana Hesser,
Kate L. Lapane
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2007.123075
Subject(s) - confounding , population , logistic regression , feeling , psychology , physical activity , gerontology , demography , medicine , environmental health , social psychology , sociology , physical medicine and rehabilitation , pathology
We sought to identify variables associated with being in a particular stage of change for physical activity-a measure of behavioral intention to engage in regular physical activity. Understanding behavioral intentions can be useful in explaining why individuals are physically inactive or active.
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