understanding strength training behaviour in older adults using the theory of planned behaviour
abstract
the purpose of this study was to use the constructs of the theory of planned behaviour
to gain a better understanding of older adults participation in strength training. two
hundred participants aged 55 years and older completed a questionnaire which
assessed the constructs of the theory. participants were classified into four groups
based on self reported levels of participation in physical activity. the groups included
strength plus aerobic trainers (sat), strength trainers (st), aerobic trainers (at), and
non-trainers (nt). results revealed no significant differences between the groups on
attitudes. both the ats and the nts differed significantly from the two strength training
groups on perceived behavioural control. the nt group also differed from the two
strength training groups on subjective norms. the ats were significantly different from
the sats on behavioural beliefs and both the ats and nts were statistically different
from the sats on control beliefs. subjective norms and perceived behavioural control
were the strongest predictors of intention. these findings provide information about the
constructs that should be targeted in intervention programs designed to increase
strength training participation in the older population.
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