Factors Predicting Physical Activity Among Minority Mothers

• Main Author: Gonzalez, Aliza
• Language: EN
• Published: California State University, Long Beach 2017
• Subjects: Social work|Women's studies
• Online Access: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10261831

<p> The purpose of this experimental design was to analyze environmental factors influencing physical activity among low-income, minority mothers of young children participating in an intervention to increase physical activity. The women (n = 30) were randomized into experimental and control groups and were assessed at baseline and 3 months later. Data were gathered using semi-structured interviews and self-report measures. </p><p> Independent samples t-tests were conducted to examine the effects of dichotomous demographic variables and group status on physical activity levels. Correlations were used to assess the effects of Daily Hassles, Self-Efficacy: Barriers, and Social Support for Exercise (both friend and family). The results did not yield any significant differences or correlations. </p><p> Further research is needed with a larger sample. This line of research is important to social work as it reflects the person-in-environment theory, which can assist in the development of exercise enhancement interventions aimed at underrepresented populations.</p>