Christina Amo
Biographic Data
| ID | 7161279 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Christina Amo |
| GIVEN NAMES | Christina |
| FAMILY NAME | Amo |
| SIGNATURE | AMO C |
| AFFILIATIONS | St. Francis College |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1765-1008 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Exploring Physical Activity Among Community Residents
Our findings highlight the importance of a person's immediate social context, more so than global social norms, on their PA behavior. In addition to increasing individual-level perceived behavioral control and intentions, efforts aimed at promoting PA should focus on leveraging aspects of social networks that translate to direct social influence on individual behavior. This study affirms SNA as a useful way to assess descriptive norms defined in …
Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Mental Health of the Older Population in South Korea Based on Marital Status and Gender
The primary purpose of the present study was to assess differences in physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and mental health (i.e., depression, suicidal thoughts, and cognitive function) by marital status (i.e., married and widowed) within an aging population in South Korea. PA, SB, and mental health were evaluated in 9092 older adults by comparing the married group ( n = 5773, 73.2 ± 5.9 years, 63.5%) to the widowed group ( n = 3319,…
Cultivating an Active Living Plan Through a Social-Ecological Evaluation
Physical activity (PA) social-ecological model (SEM) posits the importance of several levels of influence critical for PA promotion within communities. The purpose of this study was to examine an SEM evaluation informing a county-wide active living plan in McLennan County, Texas in the United States. Mixed-methods evaluation occurred in 4 stages: (1) county policies (n = 15) were evaluated for PA promoting strategies; (2) PA resource assessments …
Exercise in the Treatment of Addiction
Background Exercise has been recognized as a promising and emerging treatment for individuals recovering from addiction. The purpose of this article was to systematically review scientific studies using exercise as a means to improve, sustain, or treat addictions, and to provide suggestions for the future use of exercise as a treatment method for addiction. Methods Using PRISMA guidelines, a database search was conducted for articles that tested …
I CrossFit; Do You? Cross-Sectional Peer Similarity of Physical Activity Behavior in a Group High Intensity Functional Training Setting
Physical activity (PA) is essential for physical, mental, and emotional health; however, few adults engage in enough PA. Group exercise environments such as CrossFit can promote sustained exercise habits through social influence, support, and norms. This cross-sectional study aims to provide evidence for PA social influence at CrossFit. CrossFit members ( n = 62) reported PA, workout logging frequency, and members at their gym they: (1) work out …
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Exercise in the Treatment of Addiction
Background Exercise has been recognized as a promising and emerging treatment for individuals recovering from addiction. The purpose of this article was to systematically review scientific studies using exercise as a means to improve, sustain, or treat addictions, and to provide suggestions for the future use of exercise as a treatment method for addiction. Methods Using PRISMA guidelines, a database search was conducted for articles that tested …
I CrossFit; Do You? Cross-Sectional Peer Similarity of Physical Activity Behavior in a Group High Intensity Functional Training Setting
Physical activity (PA) is essential for physical, mental, and emotional health; however, few adults engage in enough PA. Group exercise environments such as CrossFit can promote sustained exercise habits through social influence, support, and norms. This cross-sectional study aims to provide evidence for PA social influence at CrossFit. CrossFit members ( n = 62) reported PA, workout logging frequency, and members at their gym they: (1) work out …
Differences in Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Mental Health of the Older Population in South Korea Based on Marital Status and Gender
The primary purpose of the present study was to assess differences in physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB), and mental health (i.e., depression, suicidal thoughts, and cognitive function) by marital status (i.e., married and widowed) within an aging population in South Korea. PA, SB, and mental health were evaluated in 9092 older adults by comparing the married group ( n = 5773, 73.2 ± 5.9 years, 63.5%) to the widowed group ( n = 3319,…
Cultivating an Active Living Plan Through a Social-Ecological Evaluation
Physical activity (PA) social-ecological model (SEM) posits the importance of several levels of influence critical for PA promotion within communities. The purpose of this study was to examine an SEM evaluation informing a county-wide active living plan in McLennan County, Texas in the United States. Mixed-methods evaluation occurred in 4 stages: (1) county policies (n = 15) were evaluated for PA promoting strategies; (2) PA resource assessments …
Exploring Physical Activity Among Community Residents
Our findings highlight the importance of a person's immediate social context, more so than global social norms, on their PA behavior. In addition to increasing individual-level perceived behavioral control and intentions, efforts aimed at promoting PA should focus on leveraging aspects of social networks that translate to direct social influence on individual behavior. This study affirms SNA as a useful way to assess descriptive norms defined in …
Medicine (5 works) · Physical Activity and Health (5 works) · Physical therapy (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Gerontology (3 works) · Physical activity (3 works) · Behavioral Health and Interventions (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet (2 works) · Psychiatry (2 works)