Physical activity attitudes, intentions and behaviour among 18-25 year olds: a mixed method study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young people (18-25 years) during the adolescence/adulthood transition are vulnerable to weight gain and notoriously hard to reach. Despite increased levels of overweight/obesity in this age group, physical activity behaviour, a major contributor to obesity, is poorly understood. The purpose of this study was to explore physical activity (PA) behaviour among 18-25 year olds with influential factors including attitudes, motivators and barriers.

Methods

An explanatory mixed method study design, based on health Behaviour Change Theories was used. Those at university/college and in the community, including those Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) were included. An initial self reported quantitative questionnaire survey underpinned by the Theory of Planned

SUBMITTER: Poobalan AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3490897 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature