Exercise intention, age and stress predict increased qigong exercise adherence

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies

Volumn 13, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 205-211

  Jouper, John ^a   Hassmén, Peter ^b  

^a ÖREBRO UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

^b STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

Author keywords

Adherence; Motivation; Planned behavior; Qigong exercise; Stress

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AGE FACTORS; BREATHING EXERCISES; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTENTION; MALE; MOTIVATION; PATIENT COMPLIANCE; STRESS, PSYCHOLOGICAL;

EID: 62949088843     PISSN: 13608592     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2008.08.002     Document Type: Article

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