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The Theory of Planned Behavior and Strength Training in College-Aged Women

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      Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      6
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Behavior Theories; Females; College Students; Student Behavior; Intention; Muscular Strength; Training; Physical Activity Level; Exercise; Self Efficacy; Student Attitudes; Student Participation; Athletics
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/07448481.2020.1775606
    • ISSN:
      0744-8481
    • Abstract:
      Objectives: Using Theory of Planned Behavior, the objective of this study was to determine how attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavior control related to intent to strength training by college-aged women. Participants: Participants were college-aged females (N = 162) from a mid-sized private university in the Midwestern United States who were divided into three groups: non-exercisers, cardiovascular-only exercisers, and strength or strength and cardiovascular exercisers. Methods: Participants completed a questionnaire assessing attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavior control in relation to strength training behavior. MANOVA was utilized to examine the differences between groups. Results: The MANOVA was significant at p<0.01. Post hoc analysis indicated strength training participation was significantly higher for non-exercisers and cardiovascular-only exercisers for the attitude and perceived behavior control constructs (p<0.05) but not for subjective norm. Conclusions: Perceived behavior control and direct attitude factors may be strong contributors to college-aged women's participation in strength training.
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    • Publication Date:
      2022
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1340113