Reflecting on physical activity across 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic: Predictors of intention-behavior profiles.

ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how many people engage in regular moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity (MVPA). The purpose of this study was to predict current and dynamic (across 2 years of the pandemic) intention and MVPA profiles using the multi-process action control (M-PAC) framework. A representative sample of 977 English-speaking Canadians (18 + years) completed measures of reflective (instrumental attitude, affective attitude, perceived capability, and opportunity), regulatory (planning and self-monitoring), and reflexive (habit and identity) processes, intention, and MVPA. These measures included current assessments and reflections prior to the COVID-19 restrictions. Three current intention-behavior profiles (nonintenders, unsuccessful intenders, and successful inte

SUBMITTER: Rhodes RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9877947 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature