Abstract
Using an expanded Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) model, we hypothesized that self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and exercise self-definition would predict exercise adoption. This secondary analysis examined data from a prospective single-group study of low-income women who received a physician screen and referral to a community-based, free exercise program. The sample included 190 older, low-income women with a mean age of 64 years, the majority of whom were African American (66%) and had at least one cardiovascular risk factor (92%). Baseline values of self-efficacy, outcome expectations, and exercise self-definition were measured using instruments developed for the study. Exercise adoption was defined as the number of exercise sessions completed over 8 weeks. Our hypothesis was tested using hierarchical multiple regression. The mean number of exercise sessions completed over the 8-week period was 5.7 out of a recommended 24. Value of Exercise scores, a subscale of the Exercise Self-Definition scale, predicted exercise adoption. Self-efficacy and outcome expectations were not predictive. The significance of Value of Exercise scores reinforces the importance of expanding SCT with additional variables such as exercise self-definition. Future work should emphasize the social and environmental factors that form an important part of SCT.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 79-88 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Public health nursing (Boston, Mass.) |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2010 |
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Keywords
- Exercise adoption
- Exercise self-definition
- Social Cognitive Theory
- Women
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Nursing(all)
- Medicine(all)
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Exercise adoption among older, low-income women at risk for cardiovascular disease. / Hays, Laura M.; Pressler, Susan; Damush, Teresa; Rawl, Susan; Clark, Daniel.
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