Self-regulatory strategies as correlates of physical activity behavior in persons with multiple sclerosis

Publication date: Available online 8 February 2018
Source:Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Author(s): Katie L. Cederberg, Julia M. Balto, Robert W. Motl
ObjectiveTo examine self-regulation strategies as correlates of physical activity in persons with multiple sclerosis (MS).DesignCross-sectional, or survey, study.SettingUniversity-based research laboratory.ParticipantsConvenience sample of 68 persons with MS.InterventionsNot applicable.Main Outcome MeasuresExercise Self-Efficacy Scale (EXSE), Physical Activity Self-Regulation Scale (PASR-12), and Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire (GLTEQ).ResultsCorrelation analyses indicated that GLTEQ scores were positively and significantly associated with overall self-regulation (r=0.43), self-monitoring (r=0.45), goal-setting (r=0.27), reinforcement (r=0.30), time management (r=0.41), and relapse prevention (r=0.53) PASR-12 scores. Regression analyses indicated that relapse prevention (B=5.01; SE B=1.74; β=0.51) and self-monitoring (B=3.65; SE B=1.71; β=0.33) were unique predictors of physical activity behavior, and relapse prevention demonstrated a significant association with physical activity behavior that was accounted for by EXSE.ConclusionsOur results indicate that self-regulatory strategies, particularly relapse prevention, may be important correlates of physical activity behavior that can inform the design of future behavioral interventions in MS.



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