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Using social cognitive theory to predict physical activity and fitness in underserved middle school children
Authors:Martin Jeffrey J  McCaughtry Nate  Flory Sara  Murphy Anne  Wisdom Kimberlydawn
Institution:Division of Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Studies, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA.
Abstract:Few researchers have used social cognitive theory and environment-based constructs to predict physical activity (PA) and fitness in underserved middle-school children. Hence, we evaluated social cognitive variables and perceptions of the school environment to predict PA and fitness in middle school children (N = 506, ages 10-14 years). Using multiple regression analyses we accounted for 12% of the variance in PA and 13-21% of the variance in fitness. The best predictors of PA were barrier self-efficacy, classmate social support, and gender; whereas, only gender predicted fitness. The results affirmed the importance of barrier self-efficacy and gender differences. Our findings regarding classmate social support are some of the first to illuminate the importance of school-specific peers in promoting PA.
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