Factors predicting behavioral response to a physical activity intervention among adolescent females

Am J Health Behav. 2007 Jul-Aug;31(4):411-22. doi: 10.5555/ajhb.2007.31.4.411.

Abstract

Objective: To determine whether individual factors influenced rates of physical activity change in response to a school-based intervention.

Methods: Sedentary adolescent females (N = 63) participated in a 9-month physical activity program. Weekly levels of leisure-time physical activity were reported using an interactive website.

Results: Change in vigorous activity was more positive among participants who had higher fitness and lower friend support at baseline. Change in moderate activity was more positive among participants who had lower fitness and external barriers, and higher internal barriers at baseline.

Conclusions: Adolescent females responded differentially to a physical activity intervention depending on individual characteristics.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Behavior / psychology*
  • Female
  • Health Behavior
  • Health Education / methods
  • Health Promotion / methods*
  • Humans
  • Internet
  • Leisure Activities / psychology*
  • Motor Activity / physiology*
  • Physical Education and Training / methods
  • Physical Fitness
  • School Health Services*
  • Social Support