The Impact of a Physical Activity Intervention on the Physical Activity Self-efficacy of Preadolescent Females
Year: 2007
Type: dissertation
Study design: Clinical Trial
Abstract: Females often do not participate in the recommended level of physical activity on a regular basis possibly leading to both physical and psychological consequences. Reasons for lack of participation include a lack of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy theory proposes that self-efficacy is a key determinant in maintenance, adoption, and perseverance in difficult tasks. Recent literature has supported a relationship between an individual's physical activity self-efficacy and actual behaviors relating to physical activity. The Finding Your Voice program was aimed at increasing pre-adolescent female's self-efficacy for physical activity through education and practical experience. The primary purpose of this study was to determine the impact of the Finding Your Voice program on the participants' physical activity self-efficacy. Forty participants attended the program and each completed a self-efficacy measure prior to and following completion of the program. Upon analysis, a significant difference was found to exist between participants' pre-program and post-program self-efficacy scores.
Source: TigerPrints (Clemson University)
Author: Katherine E. Hommel
Institution: Clemson University
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W649308280