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Article: Activity Readiness and Exercise Self-Efficacy, Perceived Behavioral Control, and Attitudes in High Functioning Older Adults.(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
- Article date:
- March 1, 2000
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Bobby Guinn, University of Texas-Pan American
Much of the investigation into why elders choose to become or remain active or inactive has typically centered on the relationships of psychological constructs with exercise behavior. Well documented variables include Prochasta and DiClemente's stages of readiness (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance), self-efficacy, perceived behavioral control, and attitudes toward exercise. However, most studies dealing with the psychological correlates of exercise behavior in older adults have included participants in well structured institutional, community, or rehabilitative programs. Therefore the ...