Strength Training in Older Women: Does Self-Efficacy Mediate Improvements in Physical Function

158 p.Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1997.These data suggest that self-efficacy may mediate physical activity's influence on physical function in older adults. The findings from this study have both theoretical and practical implications. Specifically, there are several measurement and conceptual issues to be addressed. Furthermore, this study highlights the need for determining the effect of increased physical activity participation on functional status and well-being in older adults from both a practical standpoint and a public health perspective. Finally, the present findings support a social cognitive framework for the examination of the relationships between physical activity, psychological health, and physical function among the elderly.U of I OnlyRestricted to the U of I community idenfinitely during batch ingest of legacy ETD