Multiple sclerosis: Impact of physical activity on psychosocial constructs

Matthew A. Plow, Virgil Mathiowetz, Linda Resnik

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Abstract

Objectives: To determine the impact of physical activity (PA) interventions and experience with PA on psychosocial constructs. Methods: PA, self-efficacy, selfidentity, social support, and expected PA frequency were measured pre and post intervention in 39 persons with multiple sclerosis. Results: The MANOVA analysis indicated that self-efficacy and expectation decreased, whereas self-identity and PA improved (P<0.05). Regressions analyses indicated pretest self-identity (β2=0.44) and social support (β2=0.34) were associated with PA. Posttest self-efficacy (β2=0.38) and social support (β2=0.31) were associated with PA (P<0.05). Conclusions: The interventions and experience with PA caused changes in psychosocial constructs, which subsequently affected the correlation of these constructs with PA.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)614-626
Number of pages13
JournalAmerican journal of health behavior
Volume32
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008

Keywords

  • Exercise adherence
  • Health behavior
  • Health-promotion intervention
  • Selfefficacy

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