Applying the theory of planned behavior to physical activity: The moderating role of mental toughness

Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology

Volumn 37, Issue 5, 2015, Pages 514-522

  Hannan, Thomas E ^a   Moffitt, Robyn L ^a,b,c   Neumann, David L ^c,d   Thomas, Patrick R ^b,c  

^a AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^c GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^d School of Applied Psychology and Menzies Health Institute of Queensland   (Australia)

Author keywords

Exercise; Health; Intentions; Mental toughness

Indexed keywords

HUMAN; MAJOR CLINICAL STUDY; PHYSICAL ACTIVITY; QUESTIONNAIRE; THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR; ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ATTITUDE; BEHAVIOR; COPING BEHAVIOR; FEMALE; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PHYSIOLOGY; PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY; YOUNG ADULT;

ADOLESCENT; ADULT; ATTITUDE; FEMALE; HUMANS; INTENTION; MALE; MIDDLE AGED; MOTOR ACTIVITY; PSYCHOLOGICAL THEORY; RESILIENCE, PSYCHOLOGICAL; YOUNG ADULT;

EID: 84959165546     PISSN: 08952779     EISSN: 15432904     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1123/jsep.2015-0074     Document Type: Article

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