The Determinants of Physical Activity in Rural Women, Aged 20 to 44 Years, in Georgia

Dziyana Nazaruk; Stuart H. Tedders; Moya L. Alfonso; Robert L. Vogel

doi:10.1097/FCH.0000000000000134

The Determinants of Physical Activity in Rural Women, Aged 20 to 44 Years, in Georgia

Dziyana Nazaruk, Stuart H. Tedders, Moya L. Alfonso, Robert L. Vogel

Georgia Southern University

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Abstract

Physical activity rates in rural women are very low. The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants of physical activity in rural women aged 20 to 44 years. A survey was used to collect data on a cluster sample of 184 participants. This study was guided by Self-Determination Theory. Survey data suggest that the highest type of motivation was identified regulation, and husband's support had the strongest effect on physical activity. Findings suggest that a history of sports participation can lead to the formation of intrinsic motivation. The results will assist in developing effective physical activity interventions.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	11-17
Number of pages	7
Journal	Family and Community Health
Volume	40
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/FCH.0000000000000134
State	Published - Mar 1 2017

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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Self-Determination Theory
motivation
physical activity
rural women
social support

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