Examining Social-Cognitive Determinants of Intention and Physical Activity Among Black and White Adolescent Girls Using Structural Equation Modeling

Structural equation modeling was used to evaluate components within the theories of reasoned action (TRA), planned behavior (TPB), and self-efficacy (SET) for understanding moderate and vigorous physical activity among 1,797 Black and White adolescent girls. Modest to strong support was provided for...

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Published in:Health psychology 2002-09, Vol.21 (5), p.459-467
Main Authors: Motl, Robert W, Dishman, Rod K, Saunders, Ruth P, Dowda, Marsha, Felton, Gwen, Ward, Dianne S, Pate, Russell R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Development
Adolescent girls
African Americans - psychology
Attitude to Health
Biological and medical sciences
Black People
European Continental Ancestry Group - psychology
Exercise
Exercise - psychology
Female
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gender Identity
Human
Human Females
Humans
Illness and personality
Intention
Internal-External Control
Models, Statistical
Motivation
Personality, behavior and health
Physical Activity
Planned behaviour
Psychology and medicine
Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry
Psychology. Psychophysiology
Psychosocial Factors
Racial and Ethnic Differences
Racial differences
Reasoning
Self Efficacy
Social Facilitation
Sociocultural Factors
Structural Equation Modeling
Structural equation models
White People
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Summary:Structural equation modeling was used to evaluate components within the theories of reasoned action (TRA), planned behavior (TPB), and self-efficacy (SET) for understanding moderate and vigorous physical activity among 1,797 Black and White adolescent girls. Modest to strong support was provided for components of TPB and SET; weak support was provided for components of TRA. Perceived behavioral control was related to vigorous physical activity. Self-efficacy was related to moderate and vigorous physical activity, and it accounted for the effect of intention on physical activity. The observed relationships were similar between Black and White girls. Self-efficacy and perceived behavioral control are independent influences on physical activity among Black and White adolescent girls and warrant study as potential mediators in physical activity interventions.
ISSN:0278-6133
1930-7810
DOI:10.1037/0278-6133.21.5.459