Journal article
Age and Gender Differences in Social-Cognitive Factors and Exercise Behavior Among Thais
Western journal of nursing research, Vol.34(2), pp.245-264
03/01/2012
DOI: 10.1177/0193945911424170
PMID: 22019498
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship of perceived risk, outcome expectancies, and perceived self-efficacy to intention and in turn exercise behavior. A convenience sample of people 18 years or older (N = 645) was recruited from public locations in Thailand. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used with self-administered questionnaires. Path models were estimated using Amos 18. Outcome expectancies and perceived self-efficacy indirectly influenced exercise behavior via intention. Unexpectedly, perceived risk of heart disease did not contribute to the model. Differences were found across age and gender groups. The final models showed a better fit in the middle-aged group, chi(2)(1) = 0.374, p = .541, and in women, chi(2)(1) = 0.197, p = .657, than in younger individuals and men. Interventions that enhance intention to exercise through outcome expectancies and perceived self-efficacy may be effective. Interventions may be more effective if they target particular age and gender groups.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Age and Gender Differences in Social-Cognitive Factors and Exercise Behavior Among Thais
- Creators
- Ornwanya Poomsrikaew - University of Illinois at ChicagoBarbara E. Berger - University of Illinois at ChicagoMi Ja KimJulie J. Zerwic - University of Illinois at Chicago
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Western journal of nursing research, Vol.34(2), pp.245-264
- Publisher
- Sage
- DOI
- 10.1177/0193945911424170
- PMID
- 22019498
- ISSN
- 0193-9459
- eISSN
- 1552-8456
- Number of pages
- 20
- Grant note
- Royal Thai Government, Thailand Seth & Denise Rosen Graduation Student Research Award Thailand Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 03/01/2012
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984370636602771
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