Which behaviour change techniques are most effective at increasing older adults' self-efficacy and physical activity behaviour? A systematic review
Background Increasing self-efficacy is an effective mechanism for increasing physical
activity, especially for older people. Purpose The aim of this review was to identify behaviour …
activity, especially for older people. Purpose The aim of this review was to identify behaviour …
Pulmonary rehabilitation and physical activity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Physical inactivity is common in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
compared with age-matched healthy individuals or patients with other chronic diseases …
compared with age-matched healthy individuals or patients with other chronic diseases …
The association between aerobic fitness and executive function is mediated by prefrontal cortex volume
Aging is marked by a decline in cognitive function, which is often preceded by losses in gray
matter volume. Fortunately, higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels are associated with …
matter volume. Fortunately, higher cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) levels are associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Measuring enjoyment of physical activity in older adults: invariance of the physical activity enjoyment scale (paces) across groups and time
The purpose of this study was to validate the Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES) in a
sample of older adults. Participants within two different exercise groups were assessed at …
sample of older adults. Participants within two different exercise groups were assessed at …
Self-regulatory processes and exercise adherence in older adults: executive function and self-efficacy effects
BACKGROUND: Self-efficacy and the use of self-regulatory strategies are consistently
associated with physical activity behavior. Similarly, behavioral inhibition and cognitive …
associated with physical activity behavior. Similarly, behavioral inhibition and cognitive …
[HTML][HTML] Text messaging for exercise promotion in older adults from an upper-middle-income country: randomized controlled trial
Background Mobile technology to promote exercise is effective; however, most evidence is
from studies of younger groups in high-income countries. Investigating if short message …
from studies of younger groups in high-income countries. Investigating if short message …
Impact of a brief intervention on self-regulation, self-efficacy and physical activity in older adults with type 2 diabetes
EA Olson, E McAuley - Journal of behavioral medicine, 2015 - Springer
Despite evidence of the benefits of physical activity, most individuals with type 2 diabetes do
not meet physical activity recommendations. The purpose of this study was to test the …
not meet physical activity recommendations. The purpose of this study was to test the …
Social cognitive influences on physical activity behavior in middle-aged and older adults
SM White, TR Wójcicki, E McAuley - Journals of Gerontology …, 2012 - academic.oup.com
Objectives. The purpose of the current study was to prospectively test the utility of a social
cognitive theory (SCT) model of physical activity behavior over an 18-month period in middle …
cognitive theory (SCT) model of physical activity behavior over an 18-month period in middle …
Physical activity and aging research: a bibliometric analysis
Physical activity and aging research has burgeoned in the past few decades. However,
despite the increase in scholarly publications, no attempts have been made to summarize …
despite the increase in scholarly publications, no attempts have been made to summarize …
Physical activity, self‐efficacy and self‐esteem in breast cancer survivors: A panel model
EA Awick, SM Phillips, GR Lloyd… - Psycho‐oncology, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose Physical activity (PA) has been consistently associated with improved self‐esteem
in breast cancer survivors. However, this relationship is poorly understood. The purpose of …
in breast cancer survivors. However, this relationship is poorly understood. The purpose of …