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    Physical activity and transitioning to college: The importance of intentions and habits

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    Allom, Vanessa
    Mullan, Barbara
    Cowie, E.
    Hamilton, K.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Allom, V. and Mullan, B. and Cowie, E. and Hamilton, K. 2016. Physical activity and transitioning to college: The importance of intentions and habits. American Journal of Health Behavior. 40 (2): pp. 280-290.
    Source Title
    American Journal of Health Behavior
    DOI
    10.5993/AJHB.40.2.13
    ISSN
    1087-3244
    School
    School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/27961
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    • Curtin Research Publications
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    Objectives: First generation students transitioning to college experience specific challenges that impact on their engagement in physical activity. Furthermore, this population experiences a context disruption that provides a unique opportunity to examine whether intention and habit predict physical activity. The aim of the current research was to determine the efficacy of the theory of planned behavior in the prediction of intention and behavior within this population, and to determine whether habit contributes to the prediction of physical activity. Methods: In this observational study, a convenience sample of first generation college students (N = 101) completed measures of theory of planned behavior variables and habit strength at Time 1, and one week later reported physical activity. Results: The theory of planned behavior was partially supported in this context, as intention was the only significant predictor of behavior. Habit strength accounted for additional variance in physical activity but did not moderate the relationship between intention and behavior. The hypothesized model accounted for 46.9% of the variance in physical activity, and intention (ß = .455) and habit (ß = .364) were significant predictors. Conclusions: Intention and habit exert independent effects on physical activity within this population, and are both suitable targets for intervention.

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