The Theory of Planned Behavior: Predicting Physical Activity in Mexican American Children

The theory of planned behavior: predicting physical activity in Mexican American children.

Theoretically grounded research on the determinants of Mexican American children's physical activity and related psychosocial variables is scarce. Thus, the purpose of our investigation was to evaluate the ability of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) to predict Mexican American children's self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA). Children (N = 475, ages 9-12) completed que...

The Theory of Planned Behavior: Predicting Physical Activity and Cardiorespiratory Fitness in African American Children

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 ...

The Effect of Planned Behavior Theory-Based Education on Promotion of Physical Activity in Female Workers

Background & Aim: Regular physical activity reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and depression. Regular physical activity is a priority of a healthy lifestyle and is one of the ways to strengthen the immune system and prevent non-communicable diseases. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of education based on the theory of planned behavior on promoting physical ...

Predictors of Physical Activity in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior

Objective: Low physical activity is the fourth risk factor of death worldwide. Approximately 27% risk of diabetes is reduced by 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week. The present study was designed to determine the predictors of physical activity promotion among type 2 diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional study 320 patients with type 2 diabetes were in...