Motivation for physical activity in Czech seniors

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Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Motivation for physical activity in Czech seniors
Original language description
The present study focuses on motivation to physical activity in Czech seniors from a social cognitive perspective. The researched sample consisted of 254 Czech older adults (average age 68.1 years), who were administered a battery of questionnaires measuring their self-rated participation in physical activity and related motivational constructs (e.g., perceived self-efficacy, perceived social support, self-regulation strategies such as goal setting, planning, self-monitoring). Physical activity was significantly associated with self-efficacy (especially self-efficacy for lifestyle physical activity) and social support, although the respondents perceived a low level of support and did not report actively seeking additional support. Participants assertedthat they predominantly set exercise goals but used low-quality goal setting strategies. Also, they mentioned relatively high level of self-regulation strategies related to perceived importance of physical activity (such as perceiving ex
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Type
J<sub>x</sub> - Unclassified - Peer-reviewed scientific article (Jimp, Jsc and Jost)
CEP classification
AM - Pedagogy and education
OECD FORD branch
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Publication year
2012
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

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