Association of Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations with Physical Activity in Adults with Arthritis

Background and Purpose. The purpose of this study is to determine whether higher baseline levels of (a) self-efficacy for physical activity, (b) self-efficacy for arthritis self-management, and (c) outcome expectations for exercise are associated with higher physical activity levels following an exe...

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Published in:Arthritis 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.1-8
Main Authors: Mielenz, Thelma J., Kubiak-Rizzone, Kathryn L., Alvarez, Kimberly J., Hlavacek, Patrick R., Freburger, Janet K., Giuliani, Carol, Mercer, Vicki S., Callahan, Leigh F.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Arthritis
Clinical Study
Exercise
Self-efficacy (Psychology)
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Summary:Background and Purpose. The purpose of this study is to determine whether higher baseline levels of (a) self-efficacy for physical activity, (b) self-efficacy for arthritis self-management, and (c) outcome expectations for exercise are associated with higher physical activity levels following an exercise intervention for adults with arthritis. Methods. A secondary analysis of the intervention cohort (n=130) within a randomized controlled trial of the People with Arthritis Can Exercise program was performed. Multiple linear regression evaluated the relationship between physical activity at a time point three months after the completion of an exercise intervention and three main explanatory variables. Results. After controlling for baseline physical activity, neither self-efficacy for arthritis self-management nor outcome expectations for exercise related to three-month physical activity levels. There was a relationship between three-month physical activity and self-efficacy for physical activity. Conclusions. Future research is needed to evaluate the ability of self-efficacy-enhancing programs to increase physical activity in adults with arthritis.
ISSN:2090-1984
2090-1992
DOI:10.1155/2013/621396