학술논문
Predicting physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake in adolescents: A test of the information, motivation, behavioral skills model
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Research in Nursing & Health. Apr 01, 2012 35(2):146-163
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0160-6891
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Most adolescents do not meet national recommendations regarding physical activity and/or the intake of fruits and vegetables. The purpose of this study was to explore whether variables in the information, motivation, behavioral skills (IMB) model of health promotion predicted physical activity and fruit and vegetable intake in 404 adolescents from 2 high schools in the Southwest United States using structural equation modeling (SEM). The SEM models included theoretical constructs, contextual variables, and moderators. The theoretical relationships in the IMB model were confirmed and were moderated by gender and race. Interventions that incorporate cognitive-behavioral skills building may be a key factor for promoting physical activity as well as fruit and vegetable intake in adolescents. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Res Nurs Health 35:146–163, 2012