Exercise self-efficacy and control beliefs: Effects on exercise behavior after an exercise intervention for older adults

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 1-16

  Neupert, Shevaun D ^a   Lachman, Margie E ^b   Whitbourne, Stacey B ^c  

^a NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c BOSTON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Longitudinal data; Strength training; Strong for life program

Indexed keywords

EID: 58849153240     PISSN: 10638652     EISSN: 1543267X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/japa.17.1.1     Document Type: Article

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