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Alvin L Morton1, Lyndsey M Hornbuckle2, Cary Springer2
1Merrimack College, North Andover, MA, USA.
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Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) men engage in less aerobic physical activity (PA) and are less likely to meet national guidelines than non-Hispanic White men, despite PA's protective benefits against chronic disease. This study examined psychosocial factors associated with meeting PA guidelines among NHB men. A total of 134 participants (M = 36.7 years, SD = 9.8) were recruited via social media and completed validated measures of motivation, psychological needs, and self-efficacy. Forward stepwise logistic regression identified scheduling self-efficacy as the strongest independent correlate of meeting PA guidelines (OR = 2.31, 95% CI: 1.49-3.57), above intrinsic motivation, autonomy, and competence. These findings suggest that the ability to manage time and integrate PA into daily routines may be more critical than motivation alone. PA interventions for NHB men may benefit from focusing on planning strategies, self-regulatory skills, and culturally relevant community support to improve engagement and reduce health disparities.
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