title: Using social learning theory to assess the exercise related health education needs of post-retirement adults.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to determine the exercise related health education needs of post-retirement adults. Social Learning Theory (SLT) was used as the conceptual framework. The target population for this study was post-retirement adults aged sixty years and over living in Columbus, Ohio. Results revealed a serious lack of knowledge regarding the benefits and attributes of exercise. Overall it appeared that few older adults received social support for exercise. Approximately one-half of the sample reported high levels of exercise self-efficacy. Over 50 percent of the sample reported to exercise for health-related benefits. Based on the results, specific recommendations for the promotion of exercise in post-retirement adults are offered.
authors.affiliation: The Ohio State University, Columbus.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Schuster
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Petosa