PSYCHOSOCIAL CORRELATES OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN KOREAN MIDDLE-AGED ADULTS
Keywords:
self-efficacy, perceived benefits, perceived barriers, friend support, family support, physical activity.Abstract
The current study investigated the relationship of psychological and social variables with physical activity in Korean middle aged adults. A total of 352 adults (male: 183, female: 169, Mage = 39.85years, SD = 9.42) who are residing in Seoul were voluntarily participated in this study. Four Korean-version questionnaires were used to explore possible associations between psychosocial variables and physical activity among middle aged adults. Data were analyzed using correlation analysis and structural equation modeling. Results indicated that self-efficacy, perceived benefits, family support and friend support were significant in explaining physical activity. This study offers significant evidence of a relationship of psychosocial variables with physical activity in middle aged adults.
