英文摘要 |
This study aimed to apply the theory of planned behavior to examine the impact of the exercise behavior in civil servants. The samples were all the Chia-Yi government employees. A structured questionnaire was designed to assess the subjective norms, attitudes, perceived behavioral control, intentions and exercise behaviors. Among the total 352 participants, there were 299 participants completing the questionnaire (an average age of 43.07 ± 8.40 years old). The collected data was analyzed by the structural equation modeling. The results were as the followings: (1) the subjective norms, attitudes, perceived behavioral control could have directly positive effects on intention. (2) The perceived behavioral control and intentions could have directly positive effects on exercise behavior in the first month. (3) The first month could have directly positive effects on exercise behavior in the sixth month. (4) Through the intention, the subjective norms, attitudes and perceived behavioral control could have indirectly positive effects on the exercise behavior in the first month. (5) Through the exercise behavior in the first month, the intention could have indirectly positive effects on the exercise behavior in the six month. The conclusion indicated that the theory of planned behavior was an important factor in the exercise behavior of the civil servants. It is suggested that a better behavior change strategy be proposed to promote the civil servants’ exercise participation in the aspects of the attitude, the support from people around, the ability to control themselves, and the willingness. |