2020 Volume 33 Issue 1 Pages 39-45
Purpose: We examined factors associated with stages of change in exercise behavior of individuals with physical disabilities using the transtheoretical model (TTM). Methods: Participants were individuals with physical disability certificates (N=43). Stages of change in exercise behavior, exercise self-efficacy, and social support (support from facilities and programs, informational support, human support, and support for access) were evaluate and statistically analyzed. Results: There was no significant difference in exercise self-efficacy at any stage; however, there was a significant correlation between changing stages (r=.31). Moreover, human support was significantly different between the precontemplation and maintenance stages. Furthermore, there was a significant difference between the stages of change (r=.41). Conclusions: The results of this preliminary study suggest a relationship between exercise self-efficacy and human support at stages of change for exercise behavior in individuals with physical disabilities. However, the relationship between exercise self-efficacy and stages of change for exercise was weaker than in healthy individuals.
