Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 4
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- Pages.626-640
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- 2008
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
Construction of Leisure Physical Activity Model of Middle-Aged Women in Urban Area
도시지역 중년 여성의 여가신체활동에 관한 모형구축
- Choi, Jung-An (Department of Nursing, Kkottongnae Hyundo University of Social Welfare)
- 최정안 (꽃동네 현도사회복지대학교 간호학과)
- Received : 2008.07.16
- Accepted : 2008.08.19
- Published : 2008.08.31
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to construct leisure physical activity model of middle-aged women in urban area. Methods: Data were gathered by self-report questionnaire from 211 women aged between 41 and 59 years in urban community. The data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 10.0 program and the model was constructed using the LISREL 8.54 program. Results: Variables that have direct effects on leisure physical activity were health state, past leisure physical activity, social support, self-efficacy, and affect. Perceived leisure state and behavioral leisure attitude also influenced leisure physical activity in an indirect way. Perceived leisure state had a direct effect on self-efficacy. Behavioral leisure attitude, past leisure physical activity, and experience of exercise effect had significantly direct effects on affect Conclusion: It will provide basic information for developing strategies of programs to enhance leisure physical activity of middle-aged women in urban area.