Self-regulatory efficacy as a mediator between attributions and intention for health-related physical activity

Journal of Health Psychology

Volumn 15, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 75-84

  Spink, Kevin S ^a   Nickel, Darren ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN   (Canada)

Author keywords

Attribution; Efficacy; Exercise; Intent; Mediation

Indexed keywords

ADULT; ARTICLE; ATTITUDE TO HEALTH; BEHAVIOR; FEMALE; HEALTH BEHAVIOR; HUMAN; MALE; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PROSPECTIVE STUDY; QUESTIONNAIRE; SELF CONCEPT; SOCIAL CONTROL;

ADULT; ATTITUDE TO HEALTH; FEMALE; HEALTH BEHAVIOR; HUMANS; INTENTION; MALE; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PROSPECTIVE STUDIES; QUESTIONNAIRES; SELF EFFICACY; SOCIAL CONTROL, INFORMAL;

EID: 75149129463     PISSN: 13591053     EISSN: 14617277     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1359105309342308     Document Type: Article

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