Purpose: To explore the relationship between social support and adherence to a peer-based program among adolescent girls using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), and to explore barriers and facilitators related to physical activity. Methods: Participants (N=13) completed self-reported measures of social support, TPB constructs, adherence to the program, and physical activity behaviour. A one-month follow-up was conducted on all baseline measures. Open-ended questions were used to determine facilitators and barriers to physical activity. Results: At baseline, social support was a significant correlate of subjective norm (r=0.58, p<.05). At post-program, frequency of attending the program with friends (r=0.97, p<.01) was a significant correlate of attendance in the program. Also, social support was a significant correlate of PBC at post-program
(r=-0.82, p<.01). Conclusions: A physical activity program targeting peer social support may serve as a viable mechanism for increasing physical activity levels in adolescent girls.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:uvic.ca/oai:dspace.library.uvic.ca:1828/282 |
| Date | 19 December 2007 |
| Creators | Trinh, Linda |
| Contributors | Naylor, Patti-Jean |
| Source Sets | University of Victoria |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Rights | Available to the World Wide Web |
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