Comparing predictors of intention for physical activity participation between normal and overweight military spouses
- Speed, S., Branscum, P., & Gresla, A. (2022). Comparing predictors of intention for physical activity participation between normal and overweight military spouses. Americal Journal of Health Education, 53(4), 248-255. https://doi.org/10.1080/19325037.2022.2071363
- This study examined constructs related to military spouses’ intentions for engaging in aerobic and muscle-strengthening physical activity and examined if there were differences in these associations between normal weight and overweight/obese spouses. 248 spouses reported on their physical activity intentions and correlates of these intentions, including their cognitive and affective attitudes (i.e., thoughts and feelings, respectively); perceived norms regarding physical activity; and autonomy (feeling that the activity is within one’s control). Overall, spouses of a normal weight reported more activity intentions. Whereas cognitive attitudes were related to activity intentions for spouses of a normal weight, affective attitudes were related to activity intentions for spouses who were overweight.
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