Self-reported and automatic cognitions are associated with exercise behavior in cancer survivors.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Physical activity is beneficial for cancer survivors, but exercise participation is low in this population. It is therefore important to understand the psychological factors underlying exercise uptake so that more effective interventions can be developed. Social-cognitive theory constructs such as outcome expectancies predict exercise behavior, but self-report measures have several limitations. We examined the associations between implicit (automatic) cognitions and exercise behavior and self-efficacy in endometrial cancer survivors.

Method

This was a longitudinal study to examine predictors of exercise behavior in female endometrial cancer survivors who all received an exercise intervention. Participants (N = 100, mean age of 57.0) completed questionnaires to asse

SUBMITTER: Endrighi R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5385125 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature