@article{ref1,
title="A test of the theory of planned behavior to explain physical activity in a large population sample of adolescents from alberta, Canada",
journal="Journal of Adolescent Health",
year="2011",
author="Plotnikoff, Ronald C. and Lubans, David R. and Costigan, Sarah A. and Trinh, Linda and Spence, John C. and Downs, Shauna and McCargar, Linda",
volume="49",
number="5",
pages="547-549",
abstract="PURPOSE: To test the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) in a large population sample of adolescents from Alberta, Canada. METHODS: 4,073 adolescents completed a self-administered web-based survey related to physical activity (PA). RESULTS: TPB explained 59% and 43% of the variance for intention and behavior, respectively. Moderating (by gender) and mediating tests were supported. CONCLUSIONS: TPB is useful for understanding PA in this population.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1054-139X",
doi="10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.03.006",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2011.03.006"
}