Abstract
Purpose: To test the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in a large population sample of adolescents from Alberta, Canada. Methods: 4,073 adolescents completed a self-administered web-based survey related to physical activity (PA). Results: TPB explained 59% and 43% of the variance for intention and behavior, respectively. Moderating (by gender) and mediating tests were supported. Conclusions: TPB is useful for understanding PA in this population.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 547-549 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Adolescent Health |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adolescents
- Gender differences
- Physical activity
- Theory of planned behavior
- Web-based survey
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Psychiatry and Mental health