Older Adults' Physical Activity-Related Social Control and Social Support in the Context of Personal Norms.

Authors

Jason T. Newsom, Portland State UniversityFollow
Emily Catherine Denning, Portland State UniversityFollow
Benjamin A. Shaw, University at Albany
Kristin J. August, Rutgers University
Scott J. Strath, University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee

Published In

Journal of Health Psychology

Document Type

Citation

Publication Date

9-26-2020

Abstract

This study investigated whether perceived physical activity norms moderated the effects of physical activity-related social interactions on intentions to engage in physical activity among community-residing older adults ( = 217). Structural equation modeling tested whether two types of social support and social control interacted with personal norms in predicting intentions to be active. Emotional and informational support were associated with higher intentions, and negative social control was associated with lower intentions to engage in activity. Each of these effects was more prominent in the context of weak personal norms, suggesting future research and interventions should consider joint effects of support and norms.

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© The Author(s) 2020

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https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105320954239

DOI

10.1177/1359105320954239

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/34240

Citation Details

Newsom, J. T., Denning, E. C., Shaw, B. A., August, K. J., & Strath, S. J. (2020). Older adults’ physical activity-related social control and social support in the context of personal norms. Journal of Health Psychology, 135910532095423. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105320954239