Table 2 Most frequently reported behavioral, normative, and control beliefs about attending organized exercise activities
Theme | Response | Count* |
|---|---|---|
Behavioral beliefs - Advantages of behavior | ||
Improves psychological health | Improves motivation to stay fit | 17 |
Improves mood (feeling excited, good about oneself) | 9 | |
Improves physical health | Improves physical health | 36 |
Helps get or stay in shape | 7 | |
Weight control | Helps to lose weight | 24 |
Improves social life | To meet new people | 8 |
Increases energy | Increases energy | 6 |
Behavioral beliefs - Disadvantages of behavior | ||
Constraints | Lack of time | 9 |
None | No disadvantages reported | 51 |
Normative beliefs - Referents in support of behavior | ||
Family | Children | 30 |
Spouse or significant other | 27 | |
Family in general | 20 | |
Others | Friends | 9 |
Normative beliefs - Referents against behavior | ||
Family | Family members | 5 |
Control beliefs - Barriers | ||
Lack of transportation | No car or transportation | 16 |
Time | Lack of time | 9 |
Lack of convenience | Long Distance or far location | 8 |
Money | No money for gas, gym fees, parking fees | 7 |
Control beliefs - Facilitators | ||
Behavioral | Being motivated | 11 |
Convenience | Having free time | 17 |
Distance/location (close to home) | 9 | |
Price/cost | 5 | |
Having transportation | Having a car | 9 |
Perceived social support | Support from family | 6 |