RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PERCEIVED CONTROL BELIEFS AND ATTITUDES ABOUT FALLS AND EXERCISE AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN A FALL PREVENTION PROGRAM

An abstract of an article examining the association between perceived control over future functional ability and beliefs about falls and exercise by Weinberg and Szturm is presented. Results of the study support the idea that control beliefs and attitudes may influence success or failure outcomes in...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 2004-10, Vol.44 (1), p.184-184
Main Authors: Weinberg, L, Szturm, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Exercise
Falls
Gerontology
Older people
Values
Wellness programs
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Summary:An abstract of an article examining the association between perceived control over future functional ability and beliefs about falls and exercise by Weinberg and Szturm is presented. Results of the study support the idea that control beliefs and attitudes may influence success or failure outcomes in fall prevention programs. Older adults who have lower control beliefs may not be as successful as those with stronger control beliefs.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341