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Age and gender differences in social-cognitive factors and exercise behavior among thais

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2012

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1939459

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10.1177/0193945911424170

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Western Journal of Nursing Research. Vol 34, No.2 (2012), p.245-264

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Poomsrikaew O., Berger B.E., Kim M.J., Zerwic J.J. Age and gender differences in social-cognitive factors and exercise behavior among thais. Western Journal of Nursing Research. Vol 34, No.2 (2012), p.245-264. doi:10.1177/0193945911424170 Retrieved from: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14740/7103

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Age and gender differences in social-cognitive factors and exercise behavior among thais

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Poomsrikaew O.
 Berger B.E.
 Kim M.J.
 Zerwic J.J.

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, χ2(1) = 0.374, p =.541, and in women, χ2(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. © SAGE Publications 2012.

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Adolescent
 Adult
 Age
 Aged
 Article
 Attitude to health
 Behavior
 Cross-sectional study
 Exercise
 Female
 Health behavior
 Human
 Male
 Middle aged
 Motivation
 Psychological aspect
 Self concept
 Sex difference
 Thailand
 Adolescent
 Adult
 Age Factors
 Aged
 Attitude to Health
 Cross-Sectional Studies
 Exercise
 Female
 Health Behavior
 Humans
 Intention
 Male
 Middle Aged
 Motivation
 Self Efficacy
 Sex Factors
 Thailand

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