The development of new scales for assessing health belief model constructs in adulthood

Author(s): Weigand, D., Weinberg, R., Richardson, P., Jackson, A.

Journal/Book: J Aging Phys Activ. 1996; 4: 1607 N Market St, Champaign, IL 61820-2200. Human Kinetics Publ Inc. 307-323.

Abstract: The present investigation reports on the reliability and validity of several scales derived from the Health Belief Model (HEM). Both their internal consistency and their ability to predict self-reported sport and physical activity participation among younger and older adults are examined. As an exploratory endeavor, new, internally consistent scales were developed to assess several HEM factors. Results of age-group comparisons as well as comparisons across levels of diversity in several types of self-reported physical activity suggest that the newly developed measures differentiate between individuals on the basis of age and degrees of diversity in activity.

Note: Review B Hayslip, Univ N Texas, Dept Psychol, Denton, TX 76203 USA

Keyword(s): activity; exercise; aging; BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION; OLDER ADULTS; PHYSICAL-ACTIVITY; EXERCISE; VACCINATION; LEISURE; PROGRAM; TRIAL; LOCUS

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