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Psychometric properties of a short measure for psychosocial factors and associations with phase of physical activity change amo

Psychiatry
Author
Kaasalainen K et al.
Used Parameters : SMM, PBF, VFA

Publication Year : 2015

Country : Finland

Journal : American Journal of Men's Health

Insufficient physical activity (PA) and poor physical fitness are risks for several noncommunicable diseases among working-aged men. PA programs have been launched to increase activity levels in the population but working-aged men have been underrepresented in these programs. The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to evaluate validity of a short scale for psychosocial factors among Finnish working-aged men who participated in a PA campaign. The study examined also the associations between …
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