Physical Activity in Peri-Urban Communities: Testing Intentional and Implicit Processes within an Ecological Framework.

Jenny Louise Olson Michael J Ireland Sonja March Stuart J H Biddle Martin S Hagger

Published in: Applied psychology. Health and well-being (2019)

Autonomous motivation is an important correlate of physical activity intentions and automaticity, and subjective norms and PBC also related to intentions. Individuals perceiving a supportive environment were more likely to report positive PBC and intentions. Targeting change in autonomous motivation, and normative and control beliefs may help enhance physical activity intentions and automaticity in peri-urban communities.

Keyphrases

physical activity
body mass index
sleep quality
climate change
drug delivery