The relationship between social support and adherence to a peer-based physical activity program among adolescent girls: a pilot study

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dc.contributor.authorTrinh, Linda
dc.contributor.supervisorNaylor, Patti-Jean
dc.date.accessioned2007-12-19T17:08:10Z
dc.date.available2007-12-19T17:08:10Z
dc.date.copyright2007en_US
dc.date.issued2007-12-19T17:08:10Z
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en_US
dc.description.abstractPurpose: To explore the relationship between social support and adherence to a peer-based program among adolescent girls using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), and to explore barriers and facilitators related to physical activity. Methods: Participants (N=13) completed self-reported measures of social support, TPB constructs, adherence to the program, and physical activity behaviour. A one-month follow-up was conducted on all baseline measures. Open-ended questions were used to determine facilitators and barriers to physical activity. Results: At baseline, social support was a significant correlate of subjective norm (r=0.58, p<.05). At post-program, frequency of attending the program with friends (r=0.97, p<.01) was a significant correlate of attendance in the program. Also, social support was a significant correlate of PBC at post-program (r=-0.82, p<.01). Conclusions: A physical activity program targeting peer social support may serve as a viable mechanism for increasing physical activity levels in adolescent girls.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1828/282
dc.languageEnglisheng
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.subjectTheory of Planned Behaviouren_US
dc.subjectPhysical Activityen_US
dc.subject.lcshUVic Subject Index::Humanities and Social Sciences::Education::Kinesiologyen_US
dc.titleThe relationship between social support and adherence to a peer-based physical activity program among adolescent girls: a pilot studyen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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