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Casey Mace Firebaugh Author
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Epidemiology, Principles of Fitness and Stress Management Physical Activity
National University (California) | NU
Biography
Dr. Casy Mace Firebaugh is an Assistant Professor of Public Health at University of Washington. She has pursued her PhD in General Practice and Primary Care- Population Health from University of Auckland, New Zealand. She teaches many courses including Drugs and health, Foundations of Public Health, Environmental Health, Infectious and Non-infectious diseases, Trends in Public Health and Theories of Health Behavior.
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Research Article Open Access
Psychological and Social Determinants of Yoga Practice: An Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Author(s): Brandon Eggleston and Casey Mace Firebaugh
Objective: To identify and learn the psychological and social factors that help determine the reasons why individuals practice yoga or have difficult in practicing yoga in the United States.
Method: Seven hundred individuals who practice yoga at least once a week by attending a yoga class and/or practicing yoga on their own were surveyed in this study. Results: Findings showed that yoga practitioners placed a high value was placed on advantages of yoga practice (improved relaxation, flexibility, balance, and strength) along with a strong belief that facilitating factors (having the resources of time, money, and convenient yoga class times) help individuals overcome challenges to practice regularly (not having enough time, money, o... view more»
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