Title

Using Multi-Theory Model for Physical Activity Behavior Change

Authors

Manoj Sharma, University of Cincinnati & Walden UniversityFollow

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Description

Physical inactivity is a major public health problem. College students are a vulnerable group. This study was aimed at using multi-theory model (MTM) of health behavior change to predict physical activity behavior change in college students. Regression revealed that 26% of the variance in the initiation of physical activity was explained by advantages outweighing disadvantages, behavioral confidence, work status, and changes in physical environment. About 30% of the variance in sustenance of physical activity was explained by emotional transformation, practice for change, and changes in social environment.

Publication Date

2016

City

National Harbor, MD

Keywords

Research Symposium

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences | Sociology | Theory, Knowledge and Science