What is it about?
This paper tests a theory using data from a healthy aging program for older adults. The topic is change in physical activity levels.
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Why is it important?
There is a lack of understanding of this specific theory (Theory of Planned Behavior) in the context of intervention programs and behavior change over time. Knowing more about which concepts predict change in physical activity over time, will help to design intervention programs.
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This page is a summary of: The Theory of Planned Behavior and Physical Activity Change: Outcomes of the Aging Well and Healthily Intervention Program for Older Adults, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, July 2017, Human Kinetics,
DOI: 10.1123/japa.2016-0182.
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Data set and intervention program
The description of the original intervention program with research files, including data and reports
Article on dissemination and Implementation of the intervention program
Dissemination and Implementation of “Aging Well and Healthily”: A Health-Education and Exercise Program for Older Adults
Article on development and evaluation of the intervention program
Development and Evaluation of “Aging Well and Healthily”: A Health-Education and Exercise Program for Community-Living Older Adults
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