title: The Determinants of Physical Activity in Rural Women, Aged 20 to 44 Years, in Georgia.
abstract: Physical activity rates in rural women are very low. The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants of physical activity in rural women aged 20 to 44 years. A survey was used to collect data on a cluster sample of 184 participants. This study was guided by Self-Determination Theory. Survey data suggest that the highest type of motivation was identified regulation, and husband's support had the strongest effect on physical activity. Findings suggest that a history of sports participation can lead to the formation of intrinsic motivation. The results will assist in developing effective physical activity interventions.
authors.affiliation: Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro.
authors.forename: Dziyana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nazaruk
authors.forename: Stuart H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Tedders
authors.forename: Moya L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Alfonso
authors.forename: Robert L
authors.initials: RL
authors.lastname: Vogel
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015444:Exercise / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D005845:Georgia; D006801:Humans; D012424:Rural Population; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult