Exploring Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Older Adults: An Ecological Approach

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Exploring Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Older Adults: An Ecological Approach

According to ecological models of behavior, the physical environment can influence physical activity engagement by a series of mediating and moderating processes. This study tested such a model to identify factors relevant to older adults' engagement in moderate-vigorous physical activity. Soci...

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Main Authors:	Rai, R., Jongenelis, M., Jackson, B., Newton, R., Pettigrew, Simone
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Human Kinetics Inc 2018
Online Access:	http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140100365 http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/74305

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