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Assessing outcome expectations in older adults: the multidimensional outcome expectations for exercise scale.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19181688     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Outcome expectations, an important element of social cognitive theory, have been associated with physical activity in older adults. Yet, the measurement of this construct has often adopted a unidimensional approach. We examined the validity of a theoretically consistent three-factor (physical, social, and self-evaluative) outcome expectations exercise scale in middle-aged and older adults (N = 320; M age = 63.8). Participants completed questionnaires assessing outcome expectations, physical activity, self-efficacy, and health status. Comparisons of the hypothesized factor structure with competing models indicated that a three-factor model provided the best fit for the data. Construct validity was further demonstrated by significant association with physical activity and self-efficacy and differential associations with age and health status. Further evidence of validity and application to social cognitive models of physical activity is warranted.
Authors:
Thomas R Wójcicki; Siobhan M White; Edward McAuley
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2009-01-29
Journal Detail:
Title:  The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences     Volume:  64     ISSN:  1758-5368     ISO Abbreviation:  J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci     Publication Date:  2009 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-02-25     Completed Date:  2009-04-13     Revised Date:  2010-09-22    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9508483     Medline TA:  J Gerontol B Psychol Sci Soc Sci     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  33-40     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Kinesiology and Community Health, University of Illinois, Urbana, 61801, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging / psychology*
Culture*
Exercise / psychology*
Female
Health Status
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Personality Inventory / statistics & numerical data*
Physical Fitness / psychology*
Psychometrics / statistics & numerical data
Reproducibility of Results
Self Efficacy
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
AG025667/AG/NIA NIH HHS
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