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Self-efficacy is the most consistent predictor of physical activity initiation and long-term maintenance in older adults.
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Of the individual factors investigated, the most consistent predictor of physical activity (this differs from sports participation) initiation and long-term maintenance is self-efficacy
Why this rating
Based on multiple studies cited (Koeneman et al., 2011; van Stralen et al., 2010; French, 2013).
Source
Physical activity in older age: perspectives for healthy ageing and frailty
Jamie S. McPhee et al. · Biogerontology · 2016
DOI 10.1007/s10522-016-9641-0
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