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Examining the relationships among concepts of control and exercise attendance

Authors :
Dawson, Kimberley A.
Brawley, Lawrence R.
Maddux, James E.
Source :
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology. June, 2000, Vol. 22 Issue 2, p131, 14 p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between constructs of personal control and exercise attendance. Results indicate that behavioral intention and capacity beliefs, or individual expectations about action-specific behaviors, were more powerful predictors of attendance than beliefs related to outcomes.

Subjects

Subjects :
Self-control -- Psychological aspects
Exercise -- Psychological aspects
Motivation (Psychology) -- Research
Expectation (Psychology) -- Research
Intention -- Psychological aspects
Psychology and mental health
Sports and fitness

Details

ISSN :
08952779
Volume :
22
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.65645363

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