Carl J, Hartung V, Tallner A, Pfeifer K (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2021
Book Volume: online
URI: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08964289.2021.1935437
DOI: 10.1080/08964289.2021.1935437
To promote health and counteract the decline associated with the disease, persons with
multiple sclerosis (pwMS) are advised to lead healthy, physically active lifestyles. The physical
activity-related health competence (PAHCO) model posits that individuals must meet three
integrated, person-related requirements for the adoption of such a lifestyle: movement
competence, control competence, and self-regulation competence. To gain insights into the
needs and challenges of pwMS, the goal of the present study was to empirically examine
the roles of these competences within this target group. A total of 475 pwMS underwent
a multidimensional, online-based assessment of PAHCO. These participants self-reported their
amount of physical activity (PA), health status, disease-related, and sociodemographic
information. We used a series of path analyses to investigate the relevance of the three
competence areas for each individual’s PA level and subjective health. Stepwise multivariate
analyses revealed that self-regulation competence was significantly associated with overall
PA volume. In contrast, movement competence did not contribute to this prediction. Control
competence was also not related to PA level. However, in accordance with the PAHCO model,
this factor exerted an independent, qualitative effect on participant health. In summary,
self-regulation competence appears to play a crucial role with regard to PA volume.
Specifically, control competence appears to be key for the qualitative aspect of PA promotion,
characterizing the individual’s application of an appropriate stimulus for the achievement
of health. Integrating the promotion of self-regulation and control competences into
rehabilitation practices can help to foster healthy, physically active lifestyles in pwMS.
APA:
Carl, J., Hartung, V., Tallner, A., & Pfeifer, K. (2021). The relevance of competences for a healthy, physically active lifestyle in persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS): A path analytical approach. Behavioral Medicine, online. https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08964289.2021.1935437
MLA:
Carl, Johannes, et al. "The relevance of competences for a healthy, physically active lifestyle in persons with multiple sclerosis (pwMS): A path analytical approach." Behavioral Medicine online (2021).
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