Why are some people active and others are not? Flashcards
What is a correlate?
Correlates: factors associated with activity
What is a determinant?
Determinants: those with a causal relationship
What study design is needed for correlates?
A cross sectional study design
What study design is needed for a determinant?
A longitudinal study design
What model is most helpful when looking at correlates research?
The social ecological model
What are the main demographic categories of correlates?
Demographic, Biological, Psychosocial, Behavioural, Social and Cultural, Environmental
What is the most significant demographic correlate in adults?
Health status/perceived fitness
What key psychosocial factor is found to be a correlate for adults, children and adolescents?
Self-efficacy
How is gender correlated with physical activity?
If you are a man, you are more likely to be active
How is age correlated with physical activity?
If you are younger you are more likely to be active
What are consistent correlates of physical activity?
Age, sex, health status, self-efficacy, and previous physical activity
What are the PA domains?
Occupational
Household/domestic
