Disability and Health Journal
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 1-8 , January 2012

Longitudinal changes in psychosocial constructs and physical activity among adults with physical disabilities

  • Maria Kosma, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: 112 H.P. Long Field House.
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  • Rebecca Ellis, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Kinesiology & Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303, USA
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  • Jeremy J. Bauer, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Hayes + Associates, Inc. Corvallis, OR 97333, USA

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    Physical activity changes over time.

    Physical activity changes over time.

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    Self-efficacy and physical activity changes.

    ∗∗ p < .001, ns = not significant.

    X2 (8, N = 121) = 1.69, p = .99.

    Confirmatory Fit Index (CFI) = 1.00; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) < .01

    Self-efficacy and physical activity changes.

    ∗∗ p < .001, ns = not significant.

    X2 (8, N = 121) = 1.69, p = .99.

    Confirmatory Fit Index (CFI) = 1.00; Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) < .01; Standardized Root Mean Square Residual (SRMR) = .01.

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    Cognitive processes of change and physical activity changes.∗∗ p < .001, ∗ p = .002, ns = not significant (p = .06).X2 (8, N = 120) = 9.0, p = .34; CFI = .99; RMSEA = .03; SRMR = .04.

    Cognitive processes of change and physical activity changes.

    ∗∗ p < .001, ∗ p = .002, ns = not significant (p = .06).

    X2 (8, N = 120) = 9.0, p = .34; CFI = .99; RMSEA = .03; SRMR = .04.

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    Behavioral processes of change and physical activity changes.∗∗ p < .001, ∗ p = .03, ns = not significant.X2 (10, N = 120) = 5.16, p = .88; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA < .001; SRMR = .025.

    Behavioral processes of change and physical activity changes.

    ∗∗ p < .001, ∗ p = .03, ns = not significant.

    X2 (10, N = 120) = 5.16, p = .88; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA < .001; SRMR = .025.

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    Perceived pros and physical activity changes.∗∗ p < .001, ∗ p = .01.X2 (8, N = 121) = 11.35, p = .18; CFI = .99; RMSEA = .06; SRMR = .04.

    Perceived pros and physical activity changes.

    ∗∗ p < .001, ∗ p = .01.

    X2 (8, N = 121) = 11.35, p = .18; CFI = .99; RMSEA = .06; SRMR = .04.

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    Perceived cons and physical activity changes.ns = not significant.X2 (8, N = 120) = 6.83, p = .55; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA < .001; SRMR = .04.

    Perceived cons and physical activity changes.

    ns = not significant.

    X2 (8, N = 120) = 6.83, p = .55; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA < .001; SRMR = .04.

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    Stages of change and physical activity changes.∗∗ p < .001, ns = not significant.X2 (8, N = 121) = 4.08, p = .85; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA < .001; SRMR = .03.

    Stages of change and physical activity changes.

    ∗∗ p < .001, ns = not significant.

    X2 (8, N = 121) = 4.08, p = .85; CFI = 1.00; RMSEA < .001; SRMR = .03.

 The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare. The authors would like to thank the funding agency of the project, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Grant PP1463). Additionally, we would like to acknowledge Dr. Alan Acock, Distinguished Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University, for his assistance with identifying resources about latent growth curve analyses.

PII: S1936-6574(11)00073-2

doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2011.09.002

Disability and Health Journal
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 1-8 , January 2012

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