Social cognitive theory variables mediation of moderate exercise

Am J Health Behav. 2008 May-Jun;32(3):305-14. doi: 10.5555/ajhb.2008.32.3.305.

Abstract

Objective: To identify the degree to which the social cognitive theory constructs targeted by the Planning to Be Active Program (PBA) were mediators of moderate-intensity exercise.

Methods: High school students in treatment and comparison groups received activity-based physical education. The treatment group also received PBA, which develops self-regulation skills to promote leisure-time exercise.

Results: PBA increased self-regulation scores, social situation scores, and moderate-intensity exercise. Self-regulation and social situation mediated moderate-intensity exercise at posttest.

Conclusions: As mediators, self-regulation and social situation help explain how PBA produces increases in moderate-intensity exercise.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cognition*
  • Exercise / psychology*
  • Female
  • Health Promotion
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • Ohio
  • Rural Population
  • Surveys and Questionnaires