Characteristics of Sources of Exercise Self-efficacy for Day Service Users

[Purpose] To classify sources of exercise self-efficacy for day service users to clarify their characteristics based on assessment scales. [Participants and Methods] A cross-sectional study using a questionnaire and physical function tests was conducted, involving 100 day service users. [Results] The users were classified into 5 clusters, and 2 of them showed higher values than means for all sources (completely sufficient type). Compared with the completely insufficient type, the completely sufficient type showed significantly higher scores related to exercise self-efficacy and social support. [Conclusion] The results support the theoretical model for the continuation of exercise, suggesting the importance of providing support focusing on support systems to promote such continuation.