Comparison of barriers self-efficacy and perceived behavioral control for explaining physical activity across 1 year among adolescent girls
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The barriers self-efficacy and perceived behavioral control as predicators of change are compared in order to explain the physical activity amongst a sample of African American girls and fair-skinned American girls. The results indicate that self-efficacy could not predict the change in moderate or vigorous physical activity whereas perceived behavioral control could be considered as an independent predictor of change in vigorous physical activity levels.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2005
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Links between physical fitness and cardiovascular reactivity and recovery to psychological stressors: a meta-analysis
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Using an analysis of studies on adult humans, the health benefits of physical activity and fitness, such improving the response of cardiovascular systems to psychological stressors as well as their recovery from stress, is examined.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2006
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Physical activity and cognitive function in a cross-section of younger and older community-dwelling individuals
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The correlation between physical activity and behavioral aspects, such as cognitive abilities, is examined using a study on older and younger individuals in a community.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2006
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