title: A model testing factors that influence physical activity for Taiwanese adults with anxiety.
abstract: The aim of this study was to test a theoretical model of the facilitators and barriers to physical activity for Taiwanese adults with anxiety. Structural equation modeling was used to examine both one-way direct and indirect influences of 11 personal and cognitive-emotional factors on physical activity in this population (N = 239). The final version of the model provided a good fit to the data, with nine variables explaining 23.3% of the variance in physical activity. Perceived life stress events, perceived benefits of activity, and perceived self-efficacy for activity directly influenced physical activity. The results suggest that these variables should be addressed in designing treatment physical activity programs for Taiwanese individuals with anxiety.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Nursing Department, China Medical University and Hospital, 91, Hsueh-Shih Road, Taichung 40402, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Wei-Fen
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Hsien-Yuan
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Lane
authors.forename: Shirley C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Laffrey
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001007:Anxiety / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009042:Motivation; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan