Physical Activity and Transitioning to College: The Importance of Intentions and Habits

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作者
Allom, Vanessa [1 ]
Mullan, Barbara [1 ]
Cowie, Eloise [2 ,3 ]
Hamilton, Kyra [2 ,3 ]
机构
[1] Curtin Univ, Hlth Psychol & Behav Med Res Grp, Sch Psychol & Speech Pathol, Fac Hlth Sci, Perth, WA, Australia
[2] Griffith Univ, Menzies Hlth Inst Queensland, Nathan, Qld, Australia
[3] Griffith Univ, Sch Appl Psychol, Nathan, Qld, Australia
来源
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HEALTH BEHAVIOR | 2016年 / 40卷 / 02期
关键词
physical activity; habit; intention; transitioning; PLANNED BEHAVIOR; SOCIAL SUPPORT; ACTIVITY PATTERNS; EXERCISE DOMAIN; SELF; UNIVERSITY; STUDENTS; STRENGTH; TRAVEL; METAANALYSIS;
D O I
10.5993/AJHB.40.2.13
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Objectives: First generation students transitioning to college experience specific challenges that impact on their engagement in physical activity. Furthermore, this population experiences a context disruption that provides a unique opportunity to examine whether intention and habit predict physical activity. The aim of the current research was to determine the efficacy of the theory of planned behavior in the prediction of intention and behavior within this population, and to determine whether habit contributes to the prediction of physical activity. Methods: In this observational study, a convenience sample of first generation college students (N = 101) completed measures of theory of planned behavior variables and habit strength at Time 1, and one week later reported physical activity. Results: The theory of planned behavior was partially supported in this context, as intention was the only significant predictor of behavior. Habit strength accounted for additional variance in physical activity but did not moderate the relationship between intention and behavior. The hypothesized model accounted for 46.9% of the variance in physical activity, and intention (beta=.455) and habit (beta=.364) were significant predictors. Conclusions: Intention and habit exert independent effects on physical activity within this population, and are both suitable targets for intervention.
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页码:280 / 290
页数:11
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