Aplicando la Teoría de la Conducta Planeada: ¿qué factores influyen en la realización de ejercicio físico?

Abstract

ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was analyzed the influence of attitude, subjective norm, and Perceived behavioral control (PBC) on intention of doing physical exercise in a group of people. DesignCross-sectional and observational study. LocationQuestionnaire was applied to general population in the province of Alicante Participants679 people who practiced physical exercise in the province of Alicante. Main measurementsIt was applied a questionnaire measuring the components of the Theory of Plan Behavior model (TPB). ResultsResults showed that variables of the model (TPB) had good fit to the data. Moreover, subjective norm and perceived behavioural control had a significant impact on intention and the three variables explained 61% of its variance. ConclusionsFindings supported the important role of TPB in the context of physical exercise. Perceived behavioral control was the strongest predictor of intention to practice physical exercise. A possible intervention might lead to implement programs focused in increasing control perception of people to engage in physical exercise.