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The Moderating Role of Collectivism on Physical Activity and Family Support: A Cross-Sectional Design
1College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Denton (Dr Shin); and Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Dr Belyea).
Background:
An important value among Korean Americans is collectivism or giving a group priority over the individual. This value, family support, and demographic characteristics have been reported to influence health behaviors among this group. Yet, no study has examined how collectivism, family support, and demographic characteristics interact with each other and then influence physical activity among Korean American adults. The purpose of the study was to examine the association between family support and physical activity, and the moderating role of demographic characteristics and collectivism on this association among Korean American adults.
Methods:
A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 110 Korean American adults 18 years and older, residing in a Southwestern city in the United States. Self-administered questionnaires were used to measure demographics, collectivism, family support, and physical activity.
Results:
Data analysis using a zero-inflated negative binomial regression model revealed a positive relationship between family support and physical activity, while age and gender were moderators of the relationship between family support and physical activity. Collectivism was positively related to physical activity and moderated the relationship between family support and physical activity.
Conclusion:
These findings indicate the significance of collectivism and family support that influence Korean American adults' physical activity.
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