Physical Activity and Function in Older Adults: Theory of Planned Behavior

Authors

Kimberlee A. Gretebeck, Marquette UniversityFollow
David R. Black, University of MichiganFollow
Carolyn L. Blue, University of MichiganFollow
Lawrence T. Glickman, University of North Carolina
Sally A. Huston, Keck Graduate Institute
Randall J. Gretebeck, Marquette UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

3-2007

Publisher

PNG Publications

Source Publication

American Journal of Health Behavior

Source ISSN

1087-3244

Abstract

Objective: To assess the theory of planned behavior (TPB) and TPB with functional ability to explain intention and self-reported physical activity (PA) behavior of older adults.

Methods: A survey was mailed to 2056 retirees from a large Midwestern university.

Results: Structural equation modeling revealed that the TPB plus functional ability explained an additional 11% variance than the TPB alone in older adult PA and functional ability was the best predictor of PA (beta = .53, P<.05).

Conclusions: Functional ability appears to be an important predictor of PA behavior and should be included when designing PA programs for older adults.

Comments

American Journal of Health Behavior, Vol. 31, No. 2 (March-April 2007): 203-214. DOI.

Kimberlee Gretebeck was affiliated with the University of Michigan at the time of publication.

Recommended Citation

Gretebeck, Kimberlee A.; Black, David R.; Blue, Carolyn L.; Glickman, Lawrence T.; Huston, Sally A.; and Gretebeck, Randall J., "Physical Activity and Function in Older Adults: Theory of Planned Behavior" (2007). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 850.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/850