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. 2007 Apr 20;4:14. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-4-14

Table 4.

Multiple Regression Analysis for Weight Change from Exercise Related Behavior Change Models

Prediction Variables β sr2 p
SCT – Exercise
 Self-efficacy (ESE) -0.23 4.6% 0.013
 Perceived barriers (EPB) 0.10 0.8% 0.296
 Social support (ESS) -0.14 1.8% 0.119
R2(R2 adj.) 11.4% (9.2%) 0.002
TTM – Exercise
 Cognitive processes of change -0.08 0.4% 0.481
 Behavioral processes of change 0.01 0.0% 0.931
 Stages of Change 0.05 0.2% 0.619
 Self-efficacy (ESE) -0.26 5.2% 0.010
R2(R2 adj.) 9.4% (6.3%) 0.019
TPB – Exercise
 Intentions -0.08 0.4% 0.491
 Attitude -0.10 0.7% 0.344
 Subjective norms 0.03 0.1% 0.733
 Perceived behavioral control -0.12 1.0% 0.258
R2(R2 adj.) 5.9% (2.8%) 0.116
SDT – Exercise
 Interest/Enjoyment (IMI) -0.04 0.1% 0.735
 Perceived competence (IMI) 0.04 0.1% 0.759
 Importance/Effort (IMI) -0.26 4.8% 0.015
 Pressure/Tension (IMI) 0.05 0.2% 0.630
R2(R2 adj.) 6.4% (3.3%) 0.091

All variables were entered in the model; theory-related variables were entered separately in four regression models; TTM- Transtheoretical Model; SCT Social Cognitive Theory; TPB – Theory of Planned Behavior; SDT – Self Determination Theory; ESE – Exercise Self-Eficcay; EPB – Exercise Perceived Barriers; ESS – Exercise Social Support; IMI – Intrinsic Motivation Inventory; R2 adj., R square adjusted; sr2, semi-partial correlation coefficient