The environment and physical activity: The influence of psychosocial, perceived and built environmental factors

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The environment and physical activity: The influence of psychosocial, perceived and built environmental factors

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Abstract This study sought to integrate perceived and built environmental and individual factors into the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model to better understand adolescents' physical activity. Methods Participants (n = 110) aged 12 to 17 years (M = 14.6 ± 1.55) were recruited from two large metropolitan high schools in Auckland, New Zealand, were included in the analysis. Participants completed measures of the revised TPB and the perceived environment. Individual factors such as ethnicit...

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2009-03-01

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Bullen Chris / Dorey Enid / Exeter Daniel / Mhurchu Cliona / Jiang Yannan / Hoorn Steven / Maddison Ralph / Utter Jennifer / Schaaf David / Turley Maria

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International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity

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http://www.ijbnpa.org/content/6/1/19

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Nutritional diseases / Deficiency diseases / Public aspects of medicine

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