Hop, Skip … No! Explaining Adolescent Girls’ Disinclination for Physical Activity
Submitted on Thursday, 15 April 2010
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Abstract
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Results supported a five-factor solution for the G-DAS; factors represented reasons for disliking PA including low perceived
competence, lack of opportunities, high perceived exertion, concern about physical appearance, and threats to girls’ gender
identity. Data supported the reliability and validity of the G-DAS. Low perceived competence was the most common reason girls
reported disliking PA and predicted a decreased likelihood of maintaining sufficient PA across ages 13 to 15 years.
competence, lack of opportunities, high perceived exertion, concern about physical appearance, and threats to girls’ gender
identity. Data supported the reliability and validity of the G-DAS. Low perceived competence was the most common reason girls
reported disliking PA and predicted a decreased likelihood of maintaining sufficient PA across ages 13 to 15 years.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Article
- DOI 10.1007/s12160-010-9180-x
- Authors
- Kirsten Krahnstoever Davison, University at Albany (SUNY) Department of Health Policy, Management, and Behavior One University Place, Rm 183 Rensselaer NY 12144 USA
- Dorothy L. Schmalz, Clemson University Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Clemson SC USA
- Danielle Symons Downs, The Pennsylvania State University Department of Kinesiology University Park PA USA
- Journal Annals of Behavioral Medicine
- Online ISSN 1532-4796
- Print ISSN 0883-6612
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