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  • Title: Correlates of self-regulation for physical activity among older adults.
    Author: Umstattd MR, Saunders R, Wilcox S, Valois RF, Dowda M.
    Journal: Am J Health Behav; 2006; 30(6):710-9. PubMed ID: 17096627.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVES: To examine correlates of self-regulation (personal regulation of goal-directed behavior or performance) for physical activity (PA) in older adults. METHODS: A convenience sample (N=296) of older adults was surveyed (M age=70.4 years). RESULTS: Hierarchical regression analyses revealed current PA engagement and sets of sociodemographic, health-related, and theoretical variables as independent correlates of self-regulation (model R2 = 37%, P < 0.0001). In the final model, female gender, older age, social support, self-efficacy, and greater PA were positive, independent correlates. CONCLUSIONS: Self-regulatory strategies are vital to PA promotion across the life span. Therefore, it is important to understand factors associated with self-regulation and use this information for intervention design and implementation.
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