A test of the theory of planned behavior to explain physical activity in a large population sample of adolescents from Alberta, Canada

Ronald C. Plotnikoff; David R. Lubans; Sarah A. Costigan; Linda Trinh; John C. Spence; Shauna Downs; Linda McCargar

doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.03.006

A test of the theory of planned behavior to explain physical activity in a large population sample of adolescents from Alberta, Canada

Ronald C. Plotnikoff
, David R. Lubans
, Sarah A. Costigan
, Linda Trinh
, John C. Spence
, Shauna Downs
, Linda McCargar

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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)
Pages (from-to)	547-549
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume	49
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.03.006
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

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10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.03.006

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