A Protection Motivation Theory Approach to Understanding How Fear of Falling Affects Physical Activity Determinants in Older Adults.

Christian Erik Preissner Navin KaushalKathleen CharlesBärbel Knäuper

Published in: The journals of gerontology. Series B, Psychological sciences and social sciences (2022)

Results from this sample provide support for the predictive effects of threat appraisal on fear. However, findings suggest that FoF may not be of great importance for the formation of PA intention compared with an established habit of being physically active and a subsequently fostered coping appraisal and motivation.

Keyphrases

physical activity
prefrontal cortex
depressive symptoms
social support
body mass index
community dwelling