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Psychological correlates of physical activity and exercise preferences in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan cancer survivors.

Chloé Maxwell-SmithMartin S HaggerRobert KanePaul A CohenJason TanCameron PlatellGregory Bryan MakinChristobel SaundersSophie NightingaleCraig LynchFrank SardelicJacob McCormickSarah J Hardcastle
Published in: Psycho-oncology (2020)
Since instrumental attitude and self-efficacy were associated with PA, incorporating persuasive communications targeting attitudes in PA interventions may promote PA participation. As cancer survivors who prefer low-intensity exercise and exercising with others report lower self-efficacy and PBC, interventions targeting confidence and successful experience in this group may also be warranted.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • young adults
  • sleep quality
  • cancer therapy
  • body mass index
  • high intensity
  • childhood cancer
  • mental health
  • decision making
  • resistance training