Application of the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior to exercise behavior: A meta-analysis

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 1997, Pages 36-51

  Hausenblas, Heather A ^a   Carron, Albert V ^a   Mack, Diane E ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO   (Canada)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA   (United States)

Author keywords

Adherence; Atttude; Intention; Perceived behavioral control; Subjective norm

Indexed keywords

EID: 0031286672     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.19.1.36     Document Type: Article

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