Relationship between the intention-behavior gap and self-efficacy for physical activity during childhood.
J Child Health Care
; 23(1): 79-86, 2019 03.
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| ID: mdl-29783846
ABSTRACT
This study investigated the relationship of a gap between the intent to be physically active and actual participation in physical activity ('intention-behavior gap') and self-efficacy for physical activity during childhood. A self-report questionnaire was used to collect information from 946 children from the fourth and sixth grades in Japan on self-efficacy, intention, and physical activity. Children with an intention-behavior gap (high intent-low activity or low intent-high activity) had higher self-efficacy scores than those with low intent and low activity (27.66 or 27.65 vs. 21.69; p < .001). They had lower self-efficacy scores than those with high intent and high activity (27.66 or 27.65 vs. 30.56; p < .001). Children with an intention-behavior gap had lower self-efficacy for physical activity than those who intended to be and were physically active. Such children may benefit from education interventions that focus on improving self-efficacy.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Exercise
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Health Behavior
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Self Efficacy
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Intention
Limits:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Child Health Care
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
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PEDIATRIA
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Japan