Expectancy Beliefs and Values Underlying Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Physical Activity in Middle Eastern Female College Students
The complex interactions suggested that higher expectancy beliefs and expectations do not automatically result in better health outcomes, such as reduced fat mass and increased muscle mass. The study emphasizes the importance of targeted, multifaceted approaches to enhancing health behavior and MVPA among Middle Eastern female college students.
Authors
- Jamal Alnuaimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5248-7954)
- Arto Gråstén (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9598-7949)
- Gehan Handouk
- Balazs Gabor
Institutions
- United Arab Emirates University (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Physical Activity and Health
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1123/jpah.2025-0147
- Primary Topic
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00