The Roles of Behavioral and Implementation Intentions in Changing Physical Activity in Young Children With Low Socioeconomic Status

作者：Armitage Christopher J^*; Sprigg Christine A

来源：Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 2010, 32(3): 359-376.

DOI：10.1123/jsep.32.3.359

• low socioeconomic status
• young children
• physical activity
• implementation intentions
• theory of planned behavior

There is a dearth of research examining physical activity in children aged 6-10 years with low socioeconomic status, despite the fact there is good reason to suspect this is a critical period when physical activity habits are created. Physical activity and theory of planned behavior variables were measured at three time points, and children (N = 77) randomized to the experimental condition were additionally asked to form an implementation intention. Intention was a potent mediator of the past behavior-future behavior relationship and the implementation intention intervention significantly increased physical activity compared with the control condition. The findings suggest that physical activity can be increased in children aged 6-10 years with low socioeconomic status and that implementation intentions might enhance the effectiveness of children's physical activity programs.

• 出版日期2010-6