Social Influence, Physical Activity, and Social Cognitions Among Adults With Physical Disability: A Meta-Analysis
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The aim of this meta-analysis was to examine the magnitude of the relationship between social influence and both PA behavior and PA-related social cognitions among samples of adults with physical disabilities, including those with chronic conditions that can lead to a physical disability. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify studies involving adults with physical disability, a measure of social influence, and a measure of PA behavior or PA-related social cognitions. A total of 27 studies with 4,768 participants yielded 47 effect sizes to be included for meta-analysis. Significant, small- to medium-sized relationships were identified between social influence and PA behavior, and social influence and PA-related social cognitions. These relationships suggest that social factors positively associate with physical-activity-related social cognitions and should be targeted when promoting physical activity behavior change among adults with a physical disability.
Stapleton is with the Department of Health & Sport Sciences, Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, MO. Mack is with the Department of Kinesiology, Brock University, St. Catherines, ON. Martin Ginis is with the School of Health and Exercise Sciences, The University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC.
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