Abstract
Objectives: To summarize the effectiveness of interventions targeting psychosocial factors to increase physical activity (PA) among ethnic minority adults and explore theory use in PA interventions. Methods: Studies (N = 11) were identified through a systematic review and targeted African American/Hispanic adults, specific psychosocial factors, and PA. Data were extracted using a standard code sheet and the Theory Coding Scheme. Results: Social support was the most common psychosocial factor reported, followed by motivational readiness, and self-efficacy, as being associated with increased PA. Only 7 studies explicitly reported using a theoretical framework. Conclusions: Future efforts should explore theory use in PA interventions and how integration of theoretical constructs, including psychosocial factors, increases PA.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 68-76 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | American Journal of Health Behavior |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2015 |
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- Health(social science)
- Social Psychology
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Psychosocial factors and theory in physical activity studies in minorities. / Mama, Scherezade K.; McNeill, Lorna H.; McCurdy, Sheryl A.; Evans, Alexandra E.; Diamond, Pamela M.; Adamus-Leach, Heather J.; Lee, Rebecca E.
In: American Journal of Health Behavior, Vol. 39, No. 1, 01.01.2015, p. 68-76.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Psychosocial factors and theory in physical activity studies in minorities
AU - Mama, Scherezade K.
AU - McNeill, Lorna H.
AU - McCurdy, Sheryl A.
AU - Evans, Alexandra E.
AU - Diamond, Pamela M.
AU - Adamus-Leach, Heather J.
AU - Lee, Rebecca E.
PY - 2015/1/1
Y1 - 2015/1/1
N2 - Objectives: To summarize the effectiveness of interventions targeting psychosocial factors to increase physical activity (PA) among ethnic minority adults and explore theory use in PA interventions. Methods: Studies (N = 11) were identified through a systematic review and targeted African American/Hispanic adults, specific psychosocial factors, and PA. Data were extracted using a standard code sheet and the Theory Coding Scheme. Results: Social support was the most common psychosocial factor reported, followed by motivational readiness, and self-efficacy, as being associated with increased PA. Only 7 studies explicitly reported using a theoretical framework. Conclusions: Future efforts should explore theory use in PA interventions and how integration of theoretical constructs, including psychosocial factors, increases PA.
AB - Objectives: To summarize the effectiveness of interventions targeting psychosocial factors to increase physical activity (PA) among ethnic minority adults and explore theory use in PA interventions. Methods: Studies (N = 11) were identified through a systematic review and targeted African American/Hispanic adults, specific psychosocial factors, and PA. Data were extracted using a standard code sheet and the Theory Coding Scheme. Results: Social support was the most common psychosocial factor reported, followed by motivational readiness, and self-efficacy, as being associated with increased PA. Only 7 studies explicitly reported using a theoretical framework. Conclusions: Future efforts should explore theory use in PA interventions and how integration of theoretical constructs, including psychosocial factors, increases PA.
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