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A test of the theory of planned behavior to explain physical activity in a large population sample of adolescents from Alberta, Canada.
- Source :
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The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine [J Adolesc Health] 2011 Nov; Vol. 49 (5), pp. 547-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jun 11. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- Purpose: To test the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in a large population sample of adolescents from Alberta, Canada.<br />Methods: 4,073 adolescents completed a self-administered web-based survey related to physical activity (PA).<br />Results: TPB explained 59% and 43% of the variance for intention and behavior, respectively. Moderating (by gender) and mediating tests were supported.<br />Conclusions: TPB is useful for understanding PA in this population.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-1972
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 22018572
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.03.006