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  • Adolescent Health
  • Physical Activity Research

Background:

  • Adolescent physical activity levels are insufficient for good health, indicating a need for effective interventions.
  • Behavioral theory is crucial for identifying modifiable factors influencing adolescent physical activity.
  • An integrated social cognition model was applied to understand physical activity intentions in adolescents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify theory-based constructs and processes related to physical activity intentions in adolescents.
  • To examine the role of social cognition, habit, and self-discipline in physical activity intentions.
  • To investigate the influence of socio-structural and socio-environmental factors on physical activity intentions.

Main Methods:

  • Secondary analysis of two Finnish adolescent samples (N=455 and N=3878).
  • Self-report measures assessed social cognition (theory of planned behavior, habit, self-discipline) and physical activity.
  • Accelerometer data and socio-structural/environmental factors were included in the second sample; structural equation modeling was used.

Main Results:

  • Habit, attitude, perceived behavioral control, and past behavior were associated with physical activity intention.
  • Social cognition constructs partially mediated the effects of past physical activity and environmental factors on intention.
  • Accelerometer-measured physical activity showed smaller effects compared to self-reported measures.

Conclusions:

  • Beliefs and habit are consistent correlates of adolescent physical activity intentions.
  • Social cognition constructs appear to mediate the impact of socio-structural and socio-environmental factors on intentions.
  • Findings support the application of integrated social cognition models for adolescent physical activity interventions.