Article

Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) are often physically inactive. This
observation has prompted the search for modifiable constructs derived from
established theories that act as correlates of physical activity. This study
investigated self efficacy, outcome expectations, impediments, and goal setting
as correlates of physical activity in inactive persons with MS. Participants
(n=54) completed a battery of measures as part of baseline data collection from
an ongoing Internet intervention for increasing physical activity in inactive
persons with MS. Bivariate correlation analysis indicated that physical activity
was significantly correlated with outcome expectations (r=0.29), functional
limitations (r=0.28), and goal setting (r=0.31), but not self efficacy (r=0.13).
Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that only goal setting was
significantly associated with physical activity (beta=0.31). Such results suggest
that goal setting may be a primary correlate of physical activity in inactive
persons with MS.

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