Strength training in older adults: does desire determine confidence?
This study investigated conceptually relevant determinants of change in self-efficacy beliefs related to muscular strength in a prospective study design. Results suggested that older adults' desire for muscular strength is an important determinant of changes in self-efficacy for strength. Studies involving older adults in strength training and physical rehabilitation should explore the development of behavioral interventions that target increases in such motives to be used in conjunction with these programs.
Rejeski
W Jack
WJ
Department of Health & Exercise Science, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27109, USA. Rejeski@wfu.edu
Katula
Jeffrey
J
Rejeski
Alexis
A
Rowley
Jill
J
Sipe
Marie
M
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D010807:Physical Endurance; D010809:Physical Fitness / Q000523:psychology*; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group; D012044:Regression Analysis; D020377:Self Efficacy; D014891:Weight Lifting / Q000523:psychology*