A test of the theory of planned behavior to explain physical activity in a large population sample of adolescents from Alberta, Canada.

Authors :: Plotnikoff RC
Lubans DR
Costigan SA
Trinh L
Spence JC
Downs S
McCargar L
Source :: 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
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.)

Subjects :: Adolescent
Alberta epidemiology
Female
Health Promotion methods
Humans
Intention
Internal-External Control
Internet
Male
Adolescent Behavior psychology
Attitude to Health
Exercise
Health Behavior
Self Concept
Surveys and Questionnaires standards

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

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