Abstract
There is a dearth of research examining physical activity in children aged 6-10 years with low socioeconomic status, despite the fact there is good reason to suspect this is a critical period when physical activity habits are created. Physical activity and theory of planned behavior variables were measured at three time points, and children (N = 77) randomized to the experimental condition were additionally asked to form an implementation intention. Intention was a potent mediator of the past behavior-future behavior relationship and the implementation intention intervention significantly increased physical activity compared with the control condition. The findings suggest that physical activity can be increased in children aged 6-10 years with low socioeconomic status and that implementation intentions might enhance the effectiveness of children's physical activity programs. © 2010 Human Kinetics, Inc.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 359-376 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology |
Volume | 32 |
Issue number | 3 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2010 |
Keywords
- Implementation intentions
- Low socioeconomic status
- Physical activity
- Theory of planned behavior
- Young children