ERIC Number: EJ985823
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-May
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-3244
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Alternative High School Students' Physical Activity: Role of Self-Efficacy
Kenyon, Denyelle Baete; Kubik, Martha Y.; Davey, Cynthia; Sirard, John; Fulkerson, Jayne A.
American Journal of Health Behavior, v36 n3 p300-310 May 2012
Objective: To examine physical activity self-efficacy as a mediator of the association between perceived barriers to PA and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) among alternative high school (AHS) students. Methods: Students (N = 145) from 6 AHS completed self-report questionnaires. Results: Mediation analyses revealed partial mediation of PA self-efficacy on relationships between general barriers to PA and MVPA (b = -0.39 reduced b = -0.33) among females (47.6% of sample). Conclusions: Interventions with female AHS students should include a component on building PA self-efficacy. However, results suggest the broader environment may have greater impact on MVPA than individual-level psycho-social factors.
Descriptors: Self Efficacy, Physical Activity Level, Physical Activities, Nontraditional Students, Nontraditional Education, High School Students, Barriers, Questionnaires, Gender Differences, Intervention, Environmental Influences, Social Influences, At Risk Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: High Schools
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Language: English
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