J Korean Acad Nurs.  2015 Jun;45(3):329-336. 10.4040/jkan.2015.45.3.329.

Factors Influencing Physical Activity among Community-dwelling Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Path Analysis

• Jang SJ
• Park H
• Kim H
• Chang SJ

• KMID: 2164374
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2015.45.3.329

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of the study was to identify factors influencing physical activity among community-dwelling older adults with type 2 diabetes. The study design was based on the Theory of Triadic Influence.
METHODS
A total of 242 older adults with type 2 diabetes participated in this study. Six variables related to physical activity in older adults, including self-efficacy, social normative belief, attitudes, intention, experience, and level of physical activity, were measured using reliable instruments. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation analyses, and a path analysis.
RESULTS
The mean physical activity score was 104.2, range from zero to 381.21. The path analysis showed that self-efficacy had the greatest total effect on physical activity. Also, experience had direct and total effects on physical activity as well as mediated the paths of social normative beliefs to attitudes and intention to physical activity. These factors accounted for 10% of the total variance, and the fit indices of the model satisfied the criteria of fitness.
CONCLUSION
The findings of the study reveal the important role of self-efficacy and past experience in physical activity in older adults with type 2 diabetes.

Keyword

Aged; Diabetes mellitus Type 2; Exercise

MeSH Terms

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Attitude
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2/*physiopathology/psychology
Female
Humans
Male
Motor Activity/*physiology
Personal Satisfaction
Residence Characteristics
Self Efficacy
Surveys and Questionnaires