| Abstract: | The purpose of the current study was to prospectively examine the relationship between physical activity patterns and psychosocial predictors in a sample of individuals with fibromyalgia (FM). Individuals with FM (N= 61) tracked their physical activity over a 1 ‐month period and completed baseline and endpoint questionnaires. Self‐efficacy provided the framework for the investigation, with both self‐efficacy and intention examined as predictors of physical activity. Exploratory analyses examined the addition of attitude and social influence as predictors of intention and behavior. The results supported the importance of self‐efficacy as a direct prospective predictor of the physical activity of FM individuals. Future research should examine whether maintaining strong intentions is helpful or realistic in motivating physical activity as a treatment option for individuals with FM. |
