Journal article
Applying theory to overcome internal barriers for healthy behavior change in adults with intellectual disabilities
Journal of intellectual disabilities, Vol.26(3), pp.718-731
09/2022
PMID: 34187221
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Abstract
Adults with disabilities are 57% less physically active than individuals without disabilities and two times as likely to be obese. With obesity, adults with disabilities also face increased risk of comorbid disabilities stemming from obesity. The purpose of this theoretical case study was to identify key behavioural change theories which may be utilized to increase physical activity levels in adults with intellectual disabilities. The Self-Efficacy Theory and Self-Determination Theory both present constructs for understanding behaviour change, and many of these constructs are interrelated which strongly suggests many behavioural change theories identify internal barriers for change. With theoretical case studies, these theories are examined within the context of adapted physical activity to depict how the Self-Efficacy Theory and Self-Determination Theory could be utilized to increase physical activity in individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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- Title
- Applying theory to overcome internal barriers for healthy behavior change in adults with intellectual disabilities
- Creators
- Amy Oliver - Indiana University – Purdue University IndianapolisNiki Munk - Indiana University – Purdue University IndianapolisKathleen A. Stanton-Nichols - Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis
- Publication Details
- Journal of intellectual disabilities, Vol.26(3), pp.718-731
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 14
- Identifiers
- 991013036341002368
- Academic Unit
- National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article