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An internal locus of control is characterized by belief in one's ability to control one's own destiny, persistence in the face of obstacles or difficulties, and the exhibition of other adaptive traits that enhance chances for success. The stages of exercise adoption model was used to investigate exercise adoption and maintenance in a sample of 72 middle-aged men The concepts of exercise self-efficacy, decisional balance, self-rated health, perceived stress, and health locus of control were evaluated in terms of their impact upon exercise adoption. The level of control participants feel that they--rather than other persons or chance--have over their health and their ability to remain healthy was evaluated by using the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale. |
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