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Impact of activity behaviors on physical activity identity and self-efficacy
Kim H Miller1, Roberta J Ogletree, Kathleen Welshimer
1Department of Kinesiology and Health Promotion, University of Kentucky, Lexington 40506-0219, USA. kmill5@pop.uky.edu
Objective:
To examine the relationship of level of physical activity and length of time of adherence to physical activity, with physical activity identity (PAI) and physical activity self-efficacy (PASE).
Methods:
In a cross-sectional design, 409 adults completed a survey assessing activity level and adherence, PAI and PASE.
Results:
Vigorous activity was associated with higher scores on PAI and PASE scales with activity level contributing significantly larger proportions of the variance in scores compared to adherence.
Conclusion:
Effort should be invested in encouraging people when beginning an exercise regimen to set a long-term goal of vigorous activity. This approach may lead to stronger identification with and self-efficacy for physical activity leading to greater adherence.