Applying the theory of planned behavior to physical activity: The moderating role of mental toughness

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Hannan, Thomas E., Moffitt, Robyn L., Neumann, David L. and Thomas, Patrick R.. (2015). Applying the theory of planned behavior to physical activity: The moderating role of mental toughness. Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology. 37(5), pp. 514 - 522. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2015-0074
AuthorsHannan, Thomas E., Moffitt, Robyn L., Neumann, David L. and Thomas, Patrick R.
Abstract

This study explored whether mental toughness, the capacity to maintain performance under pressure, moderated the relation between physical activity intentions and subsequent behavior. Participants (N = 117) completed the Mental Toughness Index and a theory of planned behavior questionnaire. Seven days later, physical activity was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control explained substantial variance (63.1%) in physical activity intentions. Intentions also significantly predicted physical activity behavior. The simple slopes analyses for the moderation effect revealed a nonsignificant intention–behavior relation at low levels of mental toughness. However, intentions were significantly and positively related to physical activity when mental toughness was moderate or high, suggesting that the development of a mentally tough mindset may reduce the gap between behavior and physical activity intention. Future research is needed to confirm these findings and apply them in the design of mental toughness interventions to facilitate physical activity engagement.

Keywordsintentions; exercise; health; mental toughness
Year2015
JournalJournal of Sport and Exercise Psychology
Journal citation37 (5), pp. 514 - 522
PublisherHuman Kinetics
ISSN0895-2779
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2015-0074
Scopus EID2-s2.0-84959165546
Page range514 - 522
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Place of publicationUnited States of America
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