Predicting physical activity intention and behaviour using achievement goal theory: A person-centred analysis

aCtivity: Goal Profile analysis usinG niCholl’s aChieveMent Goal theory

Predicting the intention to perform physical activity in the elderly based on the theory of planned behavior

Today, with increasing the lifespan, the importance of health-promoting behavior and paying attention to maintaining individuals' function and autonomy are becoming increasingly evident and regular physical activity is considered as one of the important aspects of healthy lifestyle. This study aimed to apply the theory of planned behavior to predict the intention to do physical activity in the ...

Predicting physical activity intention and behavior in school-age children.

Two studies were conducted to predict physical activity in school-aged children. Study 1 tested the utility of an integrated model in predicting physical activity (PA) intention and behavior-the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and self-efficacy theory. Six hundred and forty-five New Zealand children (aged 11-13 years) completed measures corresponding to the integrated model and a self-reported...

Achievement Goal Orientations in Physical Rehabilitation

Title of Dissertation: ACHIEVEMENT GOAL ORIENTATIONS IN PHYSICAL REHABILITATION Sonia Kristi Lawson, Doctor of Philosophy, 2005 Dissertation directed by: Professor Patricia Alexander, PhD Department of Human Development Goals are used extensively in physical rehabilitation medicine to measure success. However, the goal construct has been given very little attention in research as compared to th...

Modifying attitude and intention toward regular physical activity using protection motivation theory: a randomized controlled trial.

We were guided by the Protection Motivation Theory to test the motivational interviewing effects on attitude and intention of obese and overweight women to do regular physical activity. In a randomized controlled trial, we selected using convenience sampling 60 overweight and obese women attending health centres. The women were allocated to 2 groups of 30 receiving a standard weight-control pro...