The dynamic nature of physical activity intentions: A within-person perspective on intention-behavior coupling

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 33, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 807-827

  Conroy, David E ^a   Elavsky, Steriani ^a   Hyde, Amanda L ^a   Doerksen, Shawna E ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Goals; Motivation; Pedometer; Planned behavior; Self regulation

Indexed keywords

EID: 84857925757     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: 15432904     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.33.6.807     Document Type: Article

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