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The "Romsas in Motion" Community Intervention: Mediating Effects of Psychosocial Factors on Forward Transition in the Stages of Change in Physical Activity
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Lorentzen, Catherine; Ommundsen, Yngvar; Jenum, Anne Karen; Holme, Ingar – Health Education & Behavior, 2009
This study examines whether a community-based physical activity intervention influenced movement in stages of change in physical activity in an adult population, whether any such effect was mediated by psychosocial influences, and whether any such mediations were moderated by sociodemographic or anthropometric factors. The 3-year-long…
Descriptors: Body Composition, Intervention, Physical Activities, Physical Activity Level
Planning and Control Processes across the Life Span: An Overview.
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Lachman, Margie E.; Burack, Orah R. – International Journal of Behavioral Development, 1993
Presents an overview of the topics of planning and control to provide a context for the articles in this issue of the journal. Considers development across the life span, subgroup variations, and correlates. Also explores potential linkages between planning and control. (MM)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Change, Behavior Development, Decision Making
Identifying Approaches toward Behavior Change.
MacMorran, Paula; And Others – 1982
The assumptions individuals make about their personal behaviors have received extensive attention, particularly the concepts of locus of control and self-efficacy. An additional concept, change orientation, refers to assumptions about how to change personal behavior. Approximately 180 subjects ranging from college freshmen to graduate students…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Behavior Change, Change Strategies, College Students