Morris A Okun1, Paul Karoly, Rafer Lutz. 1. Department of Psychology, Arizona State University, Tempe 85287-1104, USA. dr.morris@asu.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To clarify the contribution of subjective norm to exercise intention and behavior by considering the influence of descriptive as well as injunctive social norms related to family and friends. METHODS: A sample of 530 college students completed a questionnaire that assessed descriptive and injunctive social norms related to family and to friends, perceived behavioral control, attitude, intention, and leisure-time exercise. RESULTS: Friend descriptive social norm was a significant predictor of both intention (p<.05) and leisure-time exercise (p<.001). CONCLUSION: Descriptive norms should be incorporated into tests of the theory of planned behavior in the exercise domain.
OBJECTIVE: To clarify the contribution of subjective norm to exercise intention and behavior by considering the influence of descriptive as well as injunctive social norms related to family and friends. METHODS: A sample of 530 college students completed a questionnaire that assessed descriptive and injunctive social norms related to family and to friends, perceived behavioral control, attitude, intention, and leisure-time exercise. RESULTS: Friend descriptive social norm was a significant predictor of both intention (p<.05) and leisure-time exercise (p<.001). CONCLUSION: Descriptive norms should be incorporated into tests of the theory of planned behavior in the exercise domain.
Authors: Kylie Ball; Robert W Jeffery; Gavin Abbott; Sarah A McNaughton; David Crawford Journal: Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act Date: 2010-12-07 Impact factor: 6.457