Groningen Active Living Model (GALM): development and initial validation

The objective of the research in this dissertation is the development of a model of behavioral change specific for the prediction and explanation of leisure-time physical activity behavior. The new model has to be applicable as the theoretical foundation of the GALM behavioral change strategy. In this strategy, sedentary older adults aged 55-65 are stimulated to participate in leisure-time physical activities.
The research in this thesis can be subdivided into three parts. The first part consists of theoretical research on leisure-time physical activity in relation to behavioral change. The second part consists of the development of instruments necessary to identify sedentary older adults and to measure the determinants of leisure-time physical activity behavior. The third part consists of evaluation research into the potential validity of the new behavioral change model and a discussion of these initial results. ...

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