1. Leisure-time physical activity in an African-American population.
- Author
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Broman CL
- Subjects
- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Female, Humans, Internal-External Control, Male, Michigan, Middle Aged, Sampling Studies, Urban Population, Black or African American psychology, Exercise psychology, Health Behavior, Leisure Activities
- Abstract
Despite the many important benefits of leisure-time physical exercise on health, many Americans do not engage in exercise. This is more the case for the African-American population. This study assesses the impact of efficacy cognitions on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) in an African-American sample. Our findings show that LTPA is predicted by the sense of efficacy in this African-American sample. Further analyses address significant factors in the prediction of the sense of efficacy. We find that the general sense of mastery predicts efficacy in this African-American sample. This may be especially significant for the African-American population. Also, analysis reveals surprising findings concerning characteristics predictive of efficacy cognitions. The highly educated are least likely to believe in the efficacy of preventive health behavior.
- Published
- 1995
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