| Factors related to the adoption of exercise among older women. | |
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PMID: 8350345 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The role of exercise in promoting health is well documented; however, older women have the lowest rates of aerobic exercise of any community group. This paper examines psychological variables relevant to women's initial adoption of exercise. While the evidence is limited, it appears that middle-aged and older women have positive attitudes to exercise but seem unable or unwilling to take action. The influence of practical barriers and of broader social attitudes is considered. It is concluded that social psychological variables have had limited success in explaining sex differences in physical activity. An understanding of practical and societal constraints on behavior choice in a broader social context may provide direction for the development of strategies to improve the exercise levels of this community group. |
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Authors:
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C Lee |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of behavioral medicine Volume: 16 ISSN: 0160-7715 ISO Abbreviation: J Behav Med Publication Date: 1993 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1993-09-16 Completed Date: 1993-09-16 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7807105 Medline TA: J Behav Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 323-34 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Psychology, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia. |
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Adult Aged Aging / psychology* Exercise / psychology* Female Gender Identity* Health Behavior* Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Male Middle Aged |
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