Integrating the Protection Motivation Theory Scale Among Older Adults: Insights for Fall Prevention Behaviour

Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mei Fong Ong, Kim Lam Soh, Rosalia Saimon, Ing Khieng Tiong, Hasni Idayu Saidi, Manfred Mortell
DOI: 10.51200/bjms.v1i20.5645
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Abstract

This commentary examines the application of the Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) scale to evaluate older adults’ threat and coping appraisals, fear, and protective behaviours in reducing fall risks. The findings highlighted the impact of fear, threat and coping appraisals on older adults’ intentions to adopt protection motivation to reduce fall risk. Mediating effects are found in coping appraisal for protective behaviour, fear for perceived cost, and threat appraisal for protection motivation. This study has also emphasised the implications of adopting the PMT scale among older adults in Sarawak, Malaysia.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Balance Gait and Falls Prevention Behavioral Health and Interventions Health and Wellbeing Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Borneo Journal of Medical Sciences (BJMS)
Volume
1
Issue
20
Pages
69–71
Publication date
5 January 2026