Social Cognitive Theory and Physical Activity in Older Adults with Multiple Sclerosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The expanding population of older adults with multiple sclerosis (MS) likely experiences many of the same benefits of physical activity (PA) as younger and middle-aged adults with MS. However, participation in PA is exceedingly low in this segment of the MS population. This study examined variables from social cognitive theory (SCT) as correlates of PA in older adults with MS to inform the subsequent development of behavioral interventions.

Methods

Older adults with MS (≥60 years of age, N = 180) completed an online survey including demographic and clinical characteristics, SCT variables (exercise self-efficacy, exercise goal setting, social support, and outcome expectations), and PA (total PA [TPA] and moderate-to-vigorous PA [MVPA]).

Results

Bivariate cor

SUBMITTER: Baird JF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7906028 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan-Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature