Gender and developmental differences in exercise beliefs among youth and prediction of their exercise behavior.: An article from: Journal of School Health

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From the author: This study examined gender and developmental differences in exercise-related beliefs and exercise behaviors of 286 racially diverse youth and explored factors predictive of exercise. Compared to males, females reported less prior and current exercise, lower self-esteem, poorer health status, and lower exercise self-schema. Adolescents, in contrast to pre-adolescents, reported less social support for exercise and fewer exercise role models. In a path model, gender, the benefits/barriers differential, and access to exercise facilities and programs directly predicted exercise. Effects of grade, perceived health status, exercise self efficacy, social support for exercise, and social norms for exercise on exercise behavior, were mediated through the benefits/barriers differential. Effect of race on exercise was mediated by access to exercise facilities and programs. Continued exploration of gender and developmental differences in variables influencing physical activity can yield valuable information for tailoring exercise promotion interventions to the unique needs of youth. (J Sch Health. 1995;65(6):213-219)

Citation Details
Title: Gender and developmental differences in exercise beliefs among youth and prediction of their exercise behavior.
Author: Anne W. Garcia
Publication:Journal of School Health (Refereed)
Date: August 1, 1995
Publisher: American School Health Association
Volume: v65 Issue: n6 Page: p213(7)

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