Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ642186
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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Factors in Exercise Adherence: Influence of Spouse Participation.
Raglin, John S.
Quest, v53 n3 p356-61 Aug 2001
Examined the influence of spouse participation on adults' adherence to a 12-month fitness program. Comparisons of mood state and self-motivation among married participants enrolled alone versus those enrolled with spouses indicated that at the end of the study, 6.3 percent of the pairs had dropped out versus 43 percent of the singles. Psychological variables did not differ between groups. (SM)
Descriptors: Health Behavior, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level, Physical Fitness, Spouses
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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