Multidimensional scaling and preference mapping: Promising methods for investigating older adults' physical activity perceptions and preferences

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 8, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 343-362

  Patrick, Luke E ^a   Dzewaltowski, David A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF IOWA   (United States)

^b KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Aging; Exercise; MDS

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGED; AGING; ARTICLE; CLINICAL ARTICLE; FEMALE; FITNESS; GENDER; HEALTH PROMOTION; HUMAN; MALE; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; RATING SCALE;

EID: 0033744031     PISSN: 10638652     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/japa.8.4.343     Document Type: Article

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