Journal articles: 'Beliefs about physical activity'

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Conn, Vicki S. "Older Women's Beliefs About Physical Activity." Public Health Nursing 15, no. 5 (October 1998): 370–78. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1446.1998.tb00362.x.

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Watkins, Bruce. "Youth beliefs about health and physical activity." Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology 13, no. 2 (April 1992): 257–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0193-3973(92)90032-d.

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Beedie, Christopher J. "Placebo effects of beliefs about physical activity levels." Sport & Exercise Psychology Review 4, no. 1 (February 2008): 52–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.53841/bpssepr.2008.4.1.52.

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Trinh, Linda, Ryan E. Rhodes, and Shon M. Ryan. "GENDER DIFFERENCES IN BELIEF-BASED TARGETS FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INTERVENTION AMONG ADOLESCENTS." Social Behavior and Personality: an international journal 36, no. 1 (January 1, 2008): 77–86. http://dx.doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2008.36.1.77.

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This Study elicited salient Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen, 1991) beliefs about physical activity among adolescents (Study 1) and then used these beliefs to evaluate gender differences in intention and behavior (Study 2). Study 1 was conducted with a sample (N = 25) of Canadian adolescents, followed by Study 2 (N = 157) where participants completed measures of intention, behavioral, normative, and control beliefs and a one-month follow-up of physical activity behavior. For belief-behavior relationships, boys had larger correlations for control beliefs about schoolwork, other plans, and weather, compared to girls who reported larger correlations for norms from friends (p < .05). Belief-behavior correlation differences by gender were identified that may signal important tailoring in physical activity interventions for adolescents.

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Solmon, Melinda A., Amelia M. Lee, Donald Belcher, Louis Harrison, and Lori Wells. "Beliefs about Gender Appropriateness, Ability, and Competence in Physical Activity." Journal of Teaching in Physical Education 22, no. 3 (April 2003): 261–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jtpe.22.3.261.

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Beliefs about gender appropriateness and conceptions of ability have been identified as powerful influences on beliefs about competence. The purpose of this study was to investigate the interaction of those two factors on competence beliefs in physical activity. Participants completed a survey about the sport of hockey, watched a video of a specific hockey skill, and then responded to questions about the skill. Males expressed more confidence in their ability to learn hockey than females, but females who perceived the activity to be gender neutral were more confident in their ability to learn hockey than females who believed the activity was predominantly for males. Participants’ explanations of their beliefs about gender appropriateness and confidence shed light on how competence beliefs are affected by perceptions of gender appropriateness and conceptions of ability.

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Alemu, Brook T., Kristy L. Carlisle, and Sara N. Abate. "First-generation Ethiopian immigrants and beliefs about physical activity." International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care 17, no. 2 (March 22, 2021): 196–207. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-02-2019-0024.

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Purpose While several studies have examined the attitudes, perceptions and beliefs of physical activity in different immigrant groups, little is known in this area among the first-generation Ethiopian immigrant population who lives in the USA. The purpose of this paper is to explore the behavioral, normative and control beliefs of physical activity among first-generation Ethiopian immigrants living in the DC-Metro area. Design/methodology/approach The study used semi-structured interviews, focus group discussions and unobtrusive observation. Three structural themes and six textural themes were identified from the three forms of data collections. Qualitative data analysis including topics, categories and pattern analysis were conducted using phenomenological techniques. Findings Findings highlighted similarities to the theory of planned behavior with regard to attitudes, subjective norms and perceived behavioral control. Consistent with the literature, several salient behavioral determinants of physical activity that could affect participants’ decision-making were identified in the current pilot study. Increased longevity, mental well-being, improved sleep and improved metabolism were listed as the most common benefits of physical activity. Lack of time, family responsibility, neighborhood safety, location of the gym, lack of awareness and social and economic stressors were the major barriers to engage in physical activity. Implications for service providers and future research are discussed. Practical implications This study supported the need for future research into the social aspects of physical activity, as well as barriers to physical activity, including time, family responsibility, culture, income and neighborhood safety. Originality/value To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study exploring the behavioral, normative and control beliefs of physical activity among first-generation Ethiopian immigrants. To understand the beliefs, desires and barriers to physical activity in this population subgroup, the authors examined the behavioral, normative and control beliefs of regular moderate-intensity physical activity using the theory of planned behavior as a conceptual framework. As health education researchers, it is their responsibility to develop theory-driven policies and interventions to promote a healthy lifestyle among these underserved populations.

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Evenson, Kelly R., and Chyrise B. Bradley. "Beliefs about exercise and physical activity among pregnant women." Patient Education and Counseling 79, no. 1 (April 2010): 124–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.07.028.

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Scott, Emma J., Frank F. Eves, Roberta Hoppé, and David P. French. "Accessibility of salient beliefs about the outcomes of physical activity." British Journal of Health Psychology 14, no. 1 (February 2009): 159–74. http://dx.doi.org/10.1348/135910708x327608.

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Dempsey, Jill M., Jay C. Kimiecik, and Thelma S. Horn. "Parental Influence on Children’s Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity Participation: An Expectancy-Value Approach." Pediatric Exercise Science 5, no. 2 (May 1993): 151–67. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/pes.5.2.151.

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This investigation examined parental influence on children’s moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) participation via an expectancy-value model that included parents’ behavior, parents’ beliefs about their children’s MVPA, and children’s beliefs about their MVPA. The influence of parents on their children’s MVPA was investigated via questionnaires tapping the belief systems of fourth- and fifth-grade children (n=71) and their parents (n=69). Self-reported MVPA was assessed for parents and children. Correlational analyses demonstrated a number of significant relationships between parents’ belief systems and children’s MVPA behavior and children’s belief systems and their physical activity participation. Based on hierarchical regression analyses, there was no evidence of a positive relationship between parents’ physical activity behavior (role modeling) and children’s physical activity behavior. Parents’ perceptions of their children’s MVPA competence was the only parent belief system variable related to children’s MVPA participation. In addition, children’s task orientation and expectancies significantly predicted their MVPA participation.

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Columna, Luis, Denzil A. Streete, Samuel R. Hodge, Suzanna Rocco Dillon, Beth Myers, Michael L. Norris, Tiago V. Barreira, and Kevin S. Heffernan. "Parents’ Beliefs About Physical Activity for Their Children With Visual Impairments." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 35, no. 4 (October 1, 2018): 361–80. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2017-0084.

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Despite having the desire to become physically active as a family, parents of children with visual impairments often lack the skills and resources needed to provide appropriate physical activities (PAs) for their children. The purpose of this study was to explore the intentions of parents of children with visual impairments toward including their children in PAs after participating in a PA program. In this descriptive qualitative study, the participants were 10 parents of children with visual impairments. A series of workshops were designed to provide parents with the skills and resources needed to promote PA for their family. Upon completion of the workshops, parents took part in one-on-one semistructured interviews that were subsequently transcribed and analyzed using a thematic line-by-line process. Two interdependent themes emerged from the data analyses: (a) eye-opening experiences and (b) transformed, more hopeful, and optimistic outlook. The results revealed that through the PA intervention, parents learned teaching strategies that were intended to increase their PA opportunities and garnered resources that allowed them to teach their children to participate in PA.

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Lööf, H., I. Demmelmaier, E. Welin Henriksson, S. Lindblad, B. Nordgren, CH Opava, and U.-B. Johansson. "Fear-avoidance beliefs about physical activity in adults with rheumatoid arthritis." Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology 44, no. 2 (September 15, 2014): 93–99. http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/03009742.2014.932432.

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Mouton, Alexandre, Benoît Mugnier, Christophe Demoulin, and Marc Cloes. "Physical Therapistsʼ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Physical Activity: A Prerequisite to Their Role in Physical Activity Promotion?" Journal of Physical Therapy Education 28, no. 3 (2014): 120–27. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00001416-201407000-00013.

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Amirova, Aliya, Rebecca Lucas, Martin R. Cowie, and Mark Haddad. "Perceived barriers and enablers influencing physical activity in heart failure: A qualitative one-to-one interview study." PLOS ONE 17, no. 8 (August 4, 2022): e0271743. http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0271743.

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In heart failure (HF), increased physical activity is associated with improved quality of life, reduced hospitalisation, and increased longevity and is an important aim of treatment. However, physical activity levels in individuals living with HF are typically extremely low. This qualitative study with one-to-one interviews systematically explores perceived clinical, environmental, and psychosocial barriers and enablers in older adults (≥70 years old) living with HF. Semi-structured interviews (N = 16) based on the Theoretical Domains Framework elicited 39 belief statements describing the barriers and enablers to physical activity. Theoretical domains containing these beliefs and corresponding constructs that were both pervasive and common were deemed most relevant. These were: concerns about physical activity (Beliefs about Consequences), self-efficacy (Beliefs about Capabilities), social support (Social Influences), major health event (Environmental Context and Resources), goal behavioural (Goal), action planning (Behavioural Regulation). This work extends the limited research on the modifiable barriers and enablers for physical activity participation by individuals living with HF. The research findings provide insights for cardiologists, HF-specialist nurses, and physiotherapists to help co-design and deliver a physical activity intervention more likely to be effective for individuals living with HF.

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GRANT, BEVAN C. "‘You're never too old’: beliefs about physical activity and playing sport in later life." Ageing and Society 21, no. 6 (November 2001): 777–98. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s0144686x01008492.

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It was evident from interviews with 15 men and women over 70 years of age that the experiences derived from being physically active and playing sport in later life are expansive, dynamic and completely imbued with multiple interpretations. Furthermore, their beliefs support the notion that the physically active body should be considered more than a physical object, as it represents a conscious, feeling, thinking and reflective self. The findings signify much is to be gained by regularly partaking in deliberate physical activity during later life although this is not always as easy as it sounds. At a personal level, changes in functional capacity and dealing with the sometimes ailing body can serve as a deterrent. From a broader perspective, the stigma associated with being older also poses a significant physical, sociological and psychological challenge, particularly during the initial phases. In conclusion, the study discusses why change must occur at a personal and societal level before a greater proportion of the older population become more physically active.

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Eves, Frank F., and Roberta Hoppé. "Accessibility of Links between Behaviors and Outcomes: The Case of Physical Activity." Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology 31, no. 2 (April 2009): 246–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.31.2.246.

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Expectancy-value models of attitudes include belief statements about associated outcomes, with salient, accessible beliefs most important. This article reports two studies testing automatic accessibility of outcomes for physical activities using response latencies. A behavior presented by computer was followed 500 ms later by an outcome, such as more fit. Participants decided as quickly as possible whether the outcome was likely or unlikely (720 trials). We predicted shorter response latencies for accessible beliefs. Use of positive and negative outcomes (Study 1) produced a paradoxical slowing of response indicating deliberative processing. With only positive poles (Study 2), faster responses occurred for a priori links consistent with enhanced accessibility; some outcomes were accessible for some activities. Comparisons between explicitly reported beliefs and these implicit measures of accessibility revealed differences between the two measures. Discussion focuses on two possible routes to enhanced accessibility of attitudes, namely an explicit, cognitive process and an implicit, experiential process.

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Haegele, Justin A., Samuel R. Hodge, and Francis M. Kozub. "Beliefs about physical activity and sedentary behaviors of adults with visual impairments." Disability and Health Journal 10, no. 4 (October 2017): 571–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2017.03.008.

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Searle, Aidan, Michael Calnan, Katrina M. Turner, Debbie A. Lawlor, John Campbell, Melanie Chalder, and Glyn Lewis. "General Practitioners’ beliefs about physical activity for managing depression in primary care." Mental Health and Physical Activity 5, no. 1 (June 2012): 13–19. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.mhpa.2011.11.001.

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Ehrlich-Jones, Linda, Jungwha Lee, Pamela Semanik, Cheryl Cox, Dorothy Dunlop, and Rowland W. Chang. "Relationship between beliefs, motivation, and worries about physical activity and physical activity participation in persons with rheumatoid arthritis." Arthritis Care & Research 63, no. 12 (November 29, 2011): 1700–1705. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/acr.20616.

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Scanlon‐Mogel, Jennifer, and Karen Roberto. "Older adults' beliefs about physical activity and exercise: Life course influences and transitions." Quality in Ageing and Older Adults 5, no. 3 (November 2004): 33–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/14717794200400017.

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Stuart, Moira E., Lauren Lieberman, and Karen E. Hand. "Beliefs about Physical Activity among Children who are Visually Impaired and their Parents." Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness 100, no. 4 (April 2006): 223–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145482x0610000405.

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Hardeman, Wendy, Susan Michie, Ann Louise Kinmonth, Stephen Sutton, and on behalf of the ProActive project. "Do increases in physical activity encourage positive beliefs about further change in theProActivecohort?" Psychology & Health 26, no. 7 (July 2011): 899–914. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2010.512662.

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Grzywacz, Joseph G., Thomas A. Arcury, Grisel Trejo, and Sara A. Quandt. "Latino Mothers in Farmworker Families’ Beliefs About Preschool Children’s Physical Activity and Play." Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 18, no. 1 (February 13, 2014): 234–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10903-014-9990-1.

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Hamilton, Kyra, Denise Hatzis, David J. Kavanagh, and Katherine M. White. "Exploring Parents’ Beliefs About Their Young Child’s Physical Activity and Screen Time Behaviours." Journal of Child and Family Studies 24, no. 9 (November 13, 2014): 2638–52. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-0066-6.

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Rosen, A., V. Marin, M. Fineberg, and V. George. "Beliefs about Promotion and Current Methods of Promoting Physical Activity by Registered Dietitians." Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 113, no. 9 (September 2013): A87. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2013.06.306.

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Blue, Carolyn L., David G. Marrero, and David R. Black. "Physical Activity Belief Scales for Diabetes Risk: Development and Psychometric Testing." Health Education & Behavior 35, no. 3 (June 29, 2007): 316–31. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1090198106297060.

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This article describes the development and psychometric evaluation of behavioral belief, normative belief, and control belief scales, derived from the theory of planned behavior to predict physical activity intentions of persons at risk for diabetes. In Study 1, belief statements from interviews were categorized, ranked, and evaluated for item construction. Content validity was established by 96.1% agreement among a five-member expert panel. In Study 2, items developed from the belief statements were administered to 106 adults at risk for diabetes. Psychometric analyses provided evidence of construct validity and reliability of the three scales. Internal consistency was sufficient (α = .76-.95), and test-retest evaluations indicated scale stability ( r = .79-.91). Factor analyses and confirmatory factor analysis using structural equation modeling provided evidence that the items were appropriately grouped under each construct. Researchers and practitioners can use these measures to assess behavioral, normative, and control beliefs about physical activity among persons at risk for diabetes.

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Vu, Maihan B., Dale Murrie, Vivian Gonzalez, and Jared B. Jobe. "Listening to Girls and Boys Talk About Girls’ Physical Activity Behaviors." Health Education & Behavior 33, no. 1 (February 2006): 81–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1090198105282443.

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As part of the formative assessment for the Trial of Activity for Adolescent Girls (TAAG), a multicenter study to reduce the decline of physical activity in adolescent girls, girls and boys with diverse ethnicity from six states participated in focus groups and semistructured interviews. Data from 13 girls’ focus groups ( N = 100), 11 boys’ focus groups ( N = 77), and 80 semistructured interviews with girls are examined to identify perceptions of girls’ physical activity behaviors to help develop TAAG interventions. Both girls and boys talk about physically active girls as being “tomboys” or “too aggressive.” Girls are more likely to characterize active girls as “in shape,” whereas boys say they are “too athletic.” Girls report boys to be influential barriers and motivators in shaping their beliefs about physical activity. Given the strong influence of peers, developing successful interventions for girls should include verbal persuasion, modeling, and social support from both girls and boys.

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ÜNAL, Ayşe, Aslı ÇELİK, Gülsüm TIKAÇ, and Filiz ALTUĞ. "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EXERCISE BELIEFS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL, AND EXERCISE MOTIVATION IN YOUNG ADULTS." GOBEKLİTEPE Saglik Bilimleri Dergisi 5, no. 7 (March 15, 2022): 163–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.55433/gsbd.158.

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Although it is known that physical activity has many effects on health, various factors are effective in providing and maintaining activity. The aim of this study was to determine the exercise beliefs of young adults and to investigate the relationship between exercise beliefs, physical activity levels and motivation to participate in physical activity. A total of 551 volunteer participants between the ages of 18-25 were included in the study. The Exercise Beliefs Questionnaire (EBQ) was used to determine the participants' beliefs about exercise, the Physical Activity Index (PAI) to determine their physical activity levels, and the Motivation to Participate in Physical Activity Scale (MPPAS) to determine exercise motivation. The mean age of the participants was 21.13±1.87 years. It was determined that 220 (39.9%) of the participants had exercise habits and 331 (60.1%) did not have exercise habits. It was observed that those who exercised were more positive about the benefits of exercise, while those who did not exercise had more negative attitudes (p= 0.001). PA levels (p=0.001) and motivation levels (p=0.001) were found to be significantly higher in those who had exercise habits. A positive, moderately strong, statistically significant relationship was found between exercise beliefs-benefits subscale and exercise motivation (r=0.513; p<0.01). In order to increase the motivation to participate in regular physical activity in young people, they should be informed about the benefits of exercise and the disadvantages should be eliminated.

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Faulkner, Melissa Spezia, Laurie Quinn, James H. Rimmer, and Barry H. Rich. "Cardiovascular Endurance and Heart Rate Variability in Adolescents With Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes." Biological Research For Nursing 7, no. 1 (July 2005): 16–29. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1099800405275202.

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Background. Incidence rates of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) are increasing in youth and may eventually contribute to premature heart disease in early adulthood. This investigation explored the influence of type of diabetes, gender, body mass index (BMI), metabolic control (HbA1c), exercise beliefs and physical activity on cardiovascular endurance (CE), and heart rate variability (HRV). Differences in exercise beliefs, physical activity, HRV, and CE in youth with type 1 versus type 2 DM were determined. Methods. Adolescents with type 1 DM (n = 105) or with type 2DM (n = 27) completed the Exercise Belief Instrument and the Physical Activity Recall. Twenty-four HRV measures were obtained via Holter monitoring and analyzed using SpaceLabs Vision Premier™ software system. The McMaster cycle test was used to measure CE (V02peak). Results. Regardless of the type of DM, females and those with higher BMI, poorer metabolic control, and lower amounts of physical activity tended to have lower levels of CE. Exercise beliefs consistently predicted both frequency and time domain HRV measures. Measures of exercise beliefs, self-reported physical activity, CE (V02peak), and HRV were significantly lower in adolescents with type 2 DM in comparison to those with type 1 DM. Conclusions and Recommendations. Early findings of poor physical fitness, lower HRV, fewer positive beliefs about exercise, and less active lifestyles highlight the importance of developing culturally sensitive interventions for assisting youth to make lifelong changes in their physical activity routines. Females, those with poorer metabolic control, and minority youth with type 2 DM may be particularly vulnerable to later cardiovascular disease.

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Yoke, Mary. "Physical Activity Beliefs in Sedentary, Middle-Aged, Overweight Women." Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal 25, no. 1 (April 2017): 65–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/wspaj.2016-0007.

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Objective:Physical inactivity, overweight, and obesity are endemic in the United States and in the developed world, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. More information is needed regarding the physical activity beliefs, attitudes, barriers, and perceived self-control among those who are sedentary and weight-challenged. The purpose of this study was to elicit physical activity beliefs about feasibility, pleasure, and movement descriptions from sedentary, middle-aged, overweight women.Methods:Open-ended questions were used throughout individual interviews with 23 participants (age: M = 52.0, SD = 7.3; BMI: M = 34.2, SD = 9.79); attitudes and beliefs regarding physical activity and movement descriptions were documented. Participants were divided into those who were completely sedentary (12 women) and those who regularly engaged in physical activity (11 women).Results:A content analysis revealed that sedentary women were less active and had more perceived barriers to physical activity than active women. The most frequently cited perceived barriers were injuries, caregiving responsibilities, time, age, dislike of sweating, and depression. Sedentary women were less likely to report physical activity as pleasurable; they were also more likely to cite having an exercise buddy as an optimal activity situation. The most frequently cited pleasurable activities in both groups were yoga, movement to music, stretching, and walking.Conclusions:This study provided evidence that perceived barriers to physical activity must be addressed, that low-intensity programs are needed and desired by overweight and sedentary women, and that movement activities must be found that are enjoyable for the target population.

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Hui Li, Teh, and Azlina Yusuf. "Beliefs about the Benefits and Barriers to Physical Activity Promotion for Cancer Patients among Nurses in Malaysia." JULY ISSUE 18, no. 4 (July 1, 2022): 128–34. http://dx.doi.org/10.47836//mjmhs18.4.18.

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Introduction: Physical activity (PA) can improve survival and quality of life in chronic diseases including cancer. Given the scarcity of research on nurses’ beliefs that used a psychology perspective, the purpose of this study was to determine nurses’ beliefs about the benefits and barriers to physical activity promotion for cancer patients at a tertiary teaching hospital in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on nurses (n=104) at one Malaysian tertiary teaching hospital, using a simple random sampling method. A self-administered online questionnaire was surveyed from January until March 2021. The data was analysed using Pearson correlation analysis and an independent T-test with a significant level of p ≤.0.05. Results: 80.8% of nurses perceived the benefits of physical activity promotion for improving mental health in cancer patients. Lack of time (30.8%), patients appearing tired or unwilling to cooperate (20.2%), and a lack of knowledge (16.3%) were the barriers to physical activity. There was no correlation between beliefs about the benefits of physical activity promotion and age (p=0.908), working experience (p=0.982), ward type (p=0.666) or the average number of cancer patients cared (p=0.144). Conclusion: Nurses’ perspectives on the benefits of physical activity promotion for cancer patients support the use of planned behaviour theory for evidence-based nursing practice. There were, however, barriers to encouraging cancer patients to engage in physical activity. As a result, as a setting for health promotion, the tertiary teaching hospital must raise awareness, facilitate, and encourage nurses to engage in physical activity promotion behaviours.

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McCallister, Sarah G., Elaine M. Blinde, and Jessie M. Phillips. "Prospects for Change in a New Millennium: Gender Beliefs of Young Girls in Sport and Physical Activity." Women in Sport and Physical Activity Journal 12, no. 2 (October 2003): 83–109. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/wspaj.12.2.83.

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Given the changing roles of women and the increasing involvement of girls and women in sport and physical activity during the last quarter of the 20th century, traditional gender belief systems about women’s assumed physical weakness and incompetence have been challenged. Belief systems are internalized at a young age and influence future choices and behavior. Therefore, the current study was an exploration of the perceptions and attitudes of young girls at the end of the 20th century. This examination is an attempt to provide an indication of the prospects for greater involvement of girls and women in sport and physical activity in the new millennium. Forty-six fourth and fifth grade girls were interviewed to explore perceptions and attitudes related to sport and physical activity. In particular, we examined (a) perceptions of the capabilities of boys and girls, (b) interactions with boys in sport and physical activity, and (c) internalized messages about sport and physical activity. Participants generally (a) perceived boys as possessing superior sport skills and physical attributes, (b) felt girls and boys played differently, (c) believed that boys held negative views of the physical ability of girls, (d) associated an athlete with being male, and (e) internalized negative societal messages about girls in sport. Despite the optimism surrounding girls’ and women’s increased participation, the attitudes and perceptions of the respondents suggested that many traditional beliefs about sport and physical activity remain.

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Ehrlich-Jones, L. S., J. Lee, P. A. Semanik, C. Cox, D. Dunlop, and R. W. Chang. "Relationship over time between beliefs, motivation, and worries about physical activity and physical activity participation in persons with knee osteoarthritis." Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 24 (April 2016): S211. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.joca.2016.01.409.

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Tribian, Annika, Jonas Vinstrup, Emil Sundstrup, Kenneth Jay, Klaus Bös, and Lars L. Andersen. "Physical activity during work and leisure show contrasting associations with fear-avoidance beliefs: cross-sectional study among more than 10,000 wage earners of the general working population." Scandinavian Journal of Pain 18, no. 1 (January 26, 2018): 71–79. http://dx.doi.org/10.1515/sjpain-2017-0136.

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Abstract Background and aims: The association between different types of physical activity and fear-avoidance beliefs remains unclear. This study investigates the association between work-related and leisure-time physical activity with fear-avoidance beliefs in the general working population. Methods: Currently employed wage earners (n=10,427) from the 2010 round of the Danish Work Environment Cohort Study replied to questions about work, lifestyle and health. General linear models controlling for lifestyle, psychosocial work factors, education, pain, medication-use and chronic diseases tested associations of work-related and leisure-time physical activity (explanatory variables) with fear-avoidance beliefs (outcome variable, scale 0–100). Results: The level of fear-avoidance was 41.7 (SD 27.3), 38.0 (SD 26.9) and 54.3 (SD 27.7) among the general working population, a subgroup of pain-free individuals, and a subgroup with back disease, respectively. In the general working population, the level of fear-avoidance among those with low, moderate and high physical activity during leisure were 47 [95% confidence intervals (CI) 45–49], 44 (95% CI 42–46) and 43 (95% CI 41–45), and physical activity at work were 40 (95% CI 39–42), 44 (95% CI 42–46) and 49 (95% CI 48–51), respectively. Individuals with back disease and a high level of physical activity at work showed the overall highest level of fear-avoidance whereas pain-free individuals with a low level of physical activity at work showed the overall lowest level of fear-avoidance. Conclusions: Physical activity during work and leisure shows contrasting associations with fear-avoidance beliefs. While high physical activity during leisure is associated with lower levels, high physical activity at work is associated with higher levels of fear-avoidance. Implications: The present results may reflect some deeply rooted negative beliefs about pain and work in the population. On the societal level, campaigns may be a possible way forward as these have shown to improve beliefs about musculoskeletal pain and work.

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Stanish, Heidi, Carol Curtin, Aviva Must, Sarah Phillips, Melissa Maslin, and Linda Bandini. "Enjoyment, Barriers, and Beliefs About Physical Activity in Adolescents With and Without Autism Spectrum Disorder." Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly 32, no. 4 (October 2015): 302–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/apaq.2015-0038.

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The authors compared physical activity enjoyment, perceived barriers, beliefs, and self-efficacy between adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and typically developing (TD) adolescents. A questionnaire was verbally administered to 35 adolescents with ASD and 60 TD adolescents. Compared with TD adolescents, fewer adolescents with ASD enjoyed team sports (65% vs. 95%, p < .001) and physical education (84% vs. 98%, p = .02). A greater proportion of adolescents with ASD perceived that physical activities were too hard to learn (16% vs. 0%, p < .01), and fewer believed that physical activity was a way to make friends (68% vs. 97%, p < .001). Fewer adolescents with ASD preferred to do physical activity in their free time (25% vs. 58%, p < .01). Most adolescents with ASD felt that physical activity is fun (84%), but the proportion was lower than in TD adolescents (98%, p = .03). Some perceptions about physical activity were similar between the 2 groups, but differences identified may inform program development.

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Sander, Antoinette P., Jessica Wilson, Nicole Izzo, Stephanie A. Mountford, and Karen W. Hayes. "Factors That Affect Decisions About Physical Activity and Exercise in Survivors of Breast Cancer: A Qualitative Study." Physical Therapy 92, no. 4 (April 1, 2012): 525–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20110115.

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AbstractBackgroundExercise has many benefits for survivors of breast cancer, yet only half of this population regularly exercise. Fear has been identified as a barrier to exercise for people with neuromusculoskeletal conditions but has been minimally explored in women with breast cancer.ObjectivesThe purposes of this study were: (1) to investigate factors that affected decisions about physical activity and exercise in survivors of breast cancer and (2) to determine whether fear was a factor.DesignThis investigation was a grounded-theory qualitative study. Qualitative data were triangulated with data from 2 quantitative scales that measured participants' beliefs about exercise and their activity levels.MethodsThirty-four survivors of breast cancer in 8 focus groups participated in semistructured interviews that were recorded, transcribed, and coded. Concept maps created for each group were merged to develop themes. Beliefs about physical activity and exercise were assessed with the Decisional Balance Scale. The Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity was used to assess behaviors regarding physical activity and exercise before and after the breast cancer diagnosis.ResultsParticipants generally believed that exercise was beneficial (Decisional Balance Scale score: X̅=28.1 [of a maximum score of 44], SD=7.6, range=10–43). Participants decreased the amount of physical activity or exercise during treatment but increased the amount of exercise beyond prediagnosis levels after treatment (Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity score: median=6, range=2–7). Three prominent themes described participants' behaviors regarding physical activity or exercise: values and beliefs about exercise, facilitators and barriers that were both similar to those affecting the general population and cancer specific, and lack of or inaccurate information about safe exercise.ConclusionsSurvivors who were active were not afraid to exercise. However, concern about lymphedema and knowledge about safe and effective exercise programs influenced choices regarding physical activity and exercise.

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Biddle, Stuart JH, CK John Wang, Nikos LD Chatzisarantis, and Christopher M. Spray. "Motivation for physical activity in young people: entity and incremental beliefs about athletic ability." Journal of Sports Sciences 21, no. 12 (December 2003): 973–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02640410310001641377.

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Vahabi, Mandana, Heather Beanlands, Souraya Sidani, and Suzanne Fredericks. "South Asian Women's Beliefs About Physical Activity and Dancing as a Form of Exercise." Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies 10, no. 2 (April 2012): 139–61. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15562948.2012.674002.

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Palermi, Stefano, Anna Maria Sacco, Immacolata Belviso, Veronica Romano, Pietro Montesano, Bruno Corrado, and Felice Sirico. "Guidelines for Physical Activity—A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess Their Application in the General Population. Have We Achieved Our Goal?" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 11 (June 4, 2020): 3980. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17113980.

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National and international healthcare organizations propose guidelines for physical activity worldwide, defining its characteristics. These guidelines’ practical applications are difficult to estimate, since they are not fully followed. The aim of the present cross-sectional observational study was to assess awareness about guidelines for physical activity and to evaluate their practical applications in a sample of the Italian population. In total, 310 participants completed an online survey (mean age 29.10 ± 4.44), assessing the habits, beliefs and health effects of physical activity. In total, 39.35% of respondents were inactive. In total, 6.91% of active respondents did not perform a warm-up phase at the beginning of each training session and 77.14% did not check their own heart rate during the training session. Approximately half of respondents reported erroneous beliefs about the type, frequency and volume of physical activity, compared to data proposed by the guidelines. The preventive effect of physical activity was clearly perceived for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, metabolic syndrome and depression. Several subjects misinterpreted the preventive role of physical activity in colon and breast cancers, and in femur and vertebral fractures. Habits and beliefs about physical activity in the general population are far from the guidelines and recommendations. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen the conscious practice of physical activity further.

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Scott-Andrews, Katherine Q., Annalise Lane, Sarah Rock, and Leah E. Robinson. "Considerations for a Social Media Physical Activity Program: Exploratory Study." JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting 5, no. 1 (February 14, 2022): e26008. http://dx.doi.org/10.2196/26008.

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Background Social media may be a powerful platform to combat parents’ and children’s low physical activity levels. Objective This study surveyed parents’ beliefs about physical activity in order to expand the extant literature concerning the interest in and the design of an effective and feasible social media physical activity (SMPA) program. Methods Primary caregivers (n=250; 215 [86%] mothers, 164 [65.6%] White) of children aged 6-12 years completed an online questionnaire. Interest was examined through responses on the questionnaire; beliefs (ie, perceptions, knowledge, and support) about physical activity were examined using Spearman correlations; and to support the SMPA program design, researchers examined a combination of multiple-choice and free-response questions. For the free-response questions, the researchers performed open coding related to perceived benefits, barriers, and motivators. Results Parent respondents (n=215, 86%) were interested in a SMPA program tailored for families. Regarding beliefs, parents exhibited a monotonic relationship between 2 questions related to perceptions of physical activity levels in their children (rs(250)=.310, P<.001), knowledge about physical activity and motor skills (rs(250)=.328, P<.001), and support of physical activity and motor skills (rs(250)=.385, P<.001). Parents perceived benefits of a SMPA program, highlighting family time and health. Barriers included time constraints, a lack of motivation, and environmental factors. Conclusions Parents are interested in supporting healthy family behaviors using a SMPA program. An effective program should emphasize motor skill activities, be fun and family oriented, and incorporate incentives, goal setting, and advice and tips. SMPA also needs to address identified barriers, such as those regarding time and environment.

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Kafatos, Anthony, Yannis Manios, Irini Markatji, Ismene Giachetti, Maria Daniel Vaz de Almeida, and Lars Magnus Engstrom. "Regional, demographic and national influences on attitudes and beliefs with regard to physical activity, body weight and health in a nationally representative sample in the European Union." Public Health Nutrition 2, no. 1a (January 1999): 87–96. http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/s1368980099000130.

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AbstractIntroductionAlthough the benefits of physical activity regarding body-weight gain and health in general are now widely accepted, physical activity levels remain low among citizens in the western world. This could be attributed to certain attitudes and beliefs about physical activity. Identifying and understanding these parameters would be the first step in an attempt to increase the levels of physical activity in populations generally characterized as having a sedentary lifestyle.ObjectiveThe aim of the present study was to identify the attitudes and beliefs regarding physical activity, body weight and health in a nationally representative sample in the EU and in particular to explore the demographic and national (cultural) influences on attitudes towards physical activity.DesignIn each member state of the EU, approximately 1000 adults aged 15 years and over, were selected to complete an interviewer-assisted face-to-face questionnaire. Overall, a sample of 15 239 individuals in the EU participated in the study. Subject selection was quota-controlled to ensure samples in each country were nationally representative.ResultsOn a European level wide variations were observed regarding the levels, beliefs and attitudes towards physical activity. More positive beliefs were observed among Finns, while less positive beliefs were observed among southern Europeans. A similar pattern was observed for attitudes, with the Portuguese having the highest percentage feeling that they do not need to be more physically active than they already are. However, most southern Europeans felt that a campaign would encourage them to become more active than they already are. On a demographic level, the youngest, more educated and most physically active subjects had more positive attitudes and beliefs towards physical activity and the health benefits derived from it; while for the overweight, beliefs and attitudes toward physical activity were related primarily to the benefits related to weight control.ConclusionsLower levels of physical activity, an unwillingness to become active among non-participants and confusion regarding the weight gain benefits and general health benefits of exercise were reported more frequently among southern Europeans and older and less educated subjects. The Finns scored highest in all these parameters, possibly due to the programmes implemented and the beliefs and behaviour changes observed in this country during the last few years. The actions taken in Finland and their benefits could be employed appropriately in the other European states.

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González-Calvo, Gustavo, Vanesa Gallego-Lema, Göran Gerdin, and Daniel Bores-García. "Body image(s): Problematizing future physical education teachers’ beliefs about the body and physical activity through visual imagery." European Physical Education Review 28, no. 2 (December 1, 2021): 552–72. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1356336x211056214.

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Visual culture affects the way people understand the world and themselves, contributing to the creation of certain roles and stereotypes, some of which are related to body image. This study focused on interrogating future physical education teachers’ beliefs about the body and physical activity to understand the construction of bodily subjectivities and their perceptions of how these are influenced by visual (physical) culture. Data were collected through the use of visual methods consisting of photo-elicitation and individual interviews with 23 students from a Primary Education Degree with a specialization in physical education at a Spanish university. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. The results of the study show that these future physical education teachers are aware of both the great influence of gender stereotypes and the values of consumerism in the field of physical activity stemming largely from the media, which inevitably will shape their future professional practice. However, the results also highlight how these future physical education teachers consider and position the subject of physical education as an important space where they could help students problematize and challenge these beliefs. We suggest that a focus on visual (physical) literacy is needed for future physical education teachers (and their students) to understand the world from a socially critical perspective and transform it in the interest of equity and social justice.

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Wilson, Anna C., Amy S. Lewandowski, and Tonya M. Palermo. "Fear-Avoidance Beliefs and Parental Responses to Pain in Adolescents with Chronic Pain." Pain Research and Management 16, no. 3 (2011): 178–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/296298.

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BACKGROUND: The fear-avoidance model of chronic pain posits that fear of pain is associated with fear and avoidance of activity, which can lead to deconditioning and persistence of pain and disability. Despite being well supported in adults, little is known about the role of fear-avoidance beliefs regarding physical activity in children. Research has shown that parental protectiveness contributes to activity limitations in children; however, no studies have examined relationships between protectiveness, and fear and avoidance.OBJECTIVES: To conduct a cross-sectional study to provide additional information regarding the reliability and validity of the Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire physical activity subscale among adolescents with chronic pain; examine fear-avoidance beliefs and depressive symptoms as concurrent predictors of physical activity limitations; and test competing models using fear-avoidance beliefs as mediators and moderators of the association between parental protectiveness and activity limitations.METHODS: Adolescents (n=42) 11 to 17 years of age with chronic pain completed questionnaires assessing pain intensity, fear-avoidance beliefs, depressive symptoms and physical activity limitations. Their parents completed questionnaires regarding protectiveness and adolescent activity limitations.RESULTS: The Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire physical activity subscale was useful for assessing fear-avoidance beliefs in the present population. In support of hypotheses, greater fear-avoidance beliefs were associated with greater activity limitations, above pain intensity and depressive symptoms. Support was found for fear-avoidance beliefs as mediators of the association between parental protectiveness and activity limitations. Tests of moderation were not significant.CONCLUSIONS: Fear-avoidance beliefs may be an important target for interventions focused on decreasing activity limitations in youth with chronic pain. Future research should investigate these associations longitudinally.

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Pickett, Stephanie, and Rosalind M. Peters. "Beliefs About Personal Weight Among African American Women." Clinical Nursing Research 26, no. 2 (July 26, 2016): 191–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1054773815606693.

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The rate of obesity within the United States is dropping, yet the prevalence of obesity among young African American women continues to increase. This increase, in part, may be attributable to weight beliefs. The relationship between beliefs about personal weight and body mass index (BMI) was examined among 150 African American women, 18 to 40 years of age using weight descriptive characteristics, causal attributions, consequences, and calculated BMI. Key results show that the majority of participants described their weight as attractive, healthy, and normal despite a sample mean BMI in the obese category. Key beliefs about the causes of personal weight that were associated and predictive of BMI were unhealthy eating behaviors, limited physical activity, weight left from pregnancy, and not knowing how to maintain a healthy weight. Beliefs about the consequences of personal weight were not predictive of BMI. A discussion of study findings provides important implications for clinical practice.

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Larkin, Louise, Norelee Kennedy, Alexander Fraser, and Stephen Gallagher. "‘It might hurt, but still it’s good’: People with rheumatoid arthritis beliefs and expectations about physical activity interventions." Journal of Health Psychology 22, no. 13 (March 8, 2016): 1678–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105316633286.

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Many people who have rheumatoid arthritis report low levels of physical activity. We conducted 17 interviews with people who have rheumatoid arthritis to gain insight into how they view physical activity and to explore how their levels of activity may be increased. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using thematic analysis. Four main themes were generated: being active, barriers and facilitators, information and advice, and supporting physical activity. A lack of information about being active fostered negative emotions limiting physical activity participation. Improved provision of physical activity advice is warranted to promote physical activity in people who have rheumatoid arthritis.

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Cason-Wilkerson, Rochelle, Shauna Goldberg Scott, Karen Albright, and Matthew Haemer. "Exploration of Changes in Low-Income Latino Families’ Beliefs about Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Post-Intervention Study." Behavioral Sciences 12, no. 3 (March 9, 2022): 73. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/bs12030073.

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Objective: To investigate changes in beliefs around obesity, nutrition, and physical activity among low-income majority Latino families who participated in a community-based family-inclusive obesity intervention. Methods: Six focus groups were conducted with a predominately Latino low-income population, who completed the Healthy Living Program (HeLP). Two groups were conducted in English and four groups were conducted in Spanish, and were recorded, translated, transcribed, and analyzed for thematic content. Two coders independently coded transcripts then reflexive team analysis with three members was used to reach consensus. Results: Thirty-seven caregivers representing thirty-three families participated in focus groups. A number of themes emerged around changes in beliefs about obesity, nutrition, and physical activity (PA) as a result of the HeLP curriculum. Regarding obesity, the themes that emerged focused on the acceptability of children being overweight and the importance of addressing weight at an early age. Changes in beliefs regarding nutrition emerged, noting changes in the use of food as a reward, the multiple benefits of a healthy diet, and for some participants change in their beliefs around the adaptability of traditional foods and habits. Regarding physical activity, themes emerged around the difficulty of engaging in PA due to unsafe conditions and finding creative indoor and outdoor activities with whole family participation and becoming aware of the benefits of PA. Conclusions: Parental changes in beliefs about obesity, nutrition, and physical activity as a result of a family-inclusive weight management program in a population of low-income predominately Latino families can aid and inform the development of future weight management programs for this population.

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Niama, Ahmed Mahdi, and Arkan Bahlol Naji. "Using the Health Belief Model to Understand Physical Activity Behavior among Older Adult at Geriatric Care Home." Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences 16, no. 3 (March 31, 2022): 873–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22163873.

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Background and objectives: PA is a highly successful behavior for preventing and controlling a wide variety of common disorders and it plays an important part in the promotion of a healthy lifestyle as well as the reduction of death rates. The study aimed to The study aimed to assess the physical activity behavior level and to identify the association between study variables and PA. Methods: A descriptive study was conducted at geriatric care home to identify the older adult behavior related to physical activity. The study included a random sample of 70 older adults who were selected from geriatric care home in Baghdad City. The study data were collected by use PASE questionnaire and questionnaire of health beliefs bout physical activity The descriptive statistical measures of frequency and percentage were used. Mean and standard deviation were also used. The linear regression, independent-sample t-test, and one-way analysis of variance were also used. Results: The study showed that the majority of the participants in the study were aged between (60-65) years and most of them were males (65.7%), and the majority are singles (38.6%), with respect to the level of education, less than a half are elementary school graduates (45.7%), and more than two fifth are overweight (42.9%). The study finding indicated that the clear majority have a fair physical activity level (92.9%) followed by a small proportion who enjoy a good physical activity level (7.1%). Conclusion: Researchers concluded that using the HBM to understand PA behavior in general provides a better understanding of how such beliefs can be influenced to improve older adults' physical activity engagement. The best concept of the health belief model to understand physical activity behavior was cues to action. Recommendations: The researchers recommended designing illustrated indicative programs of physical activity that take into account individual differences between older adults and those who suffer from diseases or disabilities and programs that promote health beliefs and correct misconceptions about physical activity among older adults. Keywords: Physical Activity (PA) behavior, Old adults, Health Belief Model (HBM)

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Dominick, Gregory M., Ruth Saunders, and Kelli Kenison. "Developing Scales to Assess Parental Instrumental Social Support and Influence on Provision of Social Support for Physical Activity in Children." Journal of Physical Activity and Health 9, no. 5 (July 2012): 706–17. http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jpah.9.5.706.

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Background:An important influence on youth physical activity (PA) is the provision of instrumental social support (ISS) by parents and other adults. Limited research exists about factors that influence parental provision of ISS for youth PA. Following a theory-based conceptual model, a measure for assessing ISS for PA was developed from elicitation survey results. The purpose of this paper is to describe elicitation methodology and ISS instrument development.Methods:Parents (N = 37) of children (5–14 years) responded to open-ended questions assessing modal beliefs about their provision of ISS for PA regarding a) positive/negative beliefs, b) normative beliefs, c) self-efficacy (SE), and d) ISS for PA. Data were analyzed qualitatively.Results:ISS behaviors reported by parents include enroll/sign-up youth for structured PA, paying expenses for participation in structured/unstructured PA, and providing transportation for unstructured/structured PA. Child health and fitness (benefits), and time/scheduling conflicts (barriers) were most frequently reported behavioral beliefs. Family members were most frequently identified as specific referents for normative beliefs. Final instrument scales yielded moderately high internal consistency reliability scores.Conclusions:When developing scales not previously assessed in a population, eliciting modal beliefs about a behavior is an important formative step in instrument development.

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Falzon, Charlene, Aina Chalabaev, Laura Schuft, Christophe Brizzi, Marion Ganga, and Fabienne d'Arripe-Longueville. "Beliefs about Physical Activity in Sedentary Cancer Patients: an In-depth Interview Study in France." Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 13, no. 12 (December 31, 2012): 6033–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/apjcp.2012.13.12.6033.

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Jay, Kenneth, Mikkel Brandt, Markus Due Jakobsen, Emil Sundstrup, Kasper Gymoese Berthelsen, mc schraefel, Gisela Sjøgaard, and Lars L. Andersen. "Ten weeks of physical-cognitive-mindfulness training reduces fear-avoidance beliefs about work-related activity." Medicine 95, no. 34 (August 2016): e3945. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000003945.

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Newby, Katie V., Chloe Cook, Susanne F. Meisel, Thomas L. Webb, Bernadette Fisher, and Abi Fisher. "Young people's beliefs about the risk of bowel cancer and its link with physical activity." British Journal of Health Psychology 22, no. 3 (April 17, 2017): 449–62. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12238.

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Journal articles on the topic 'Beliefs about physical activity'

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