ArticleBMC public health2024
Determining and comparing the level of motivation for exercise according to the sociodemographic characteristics of university students.
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- Exercise Participation Among Physically Active Adults: A Multidimensional Analysis of Demographic, Anthropometric, Personality, and Behavioral Factors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Cross-cultural differences in exercise motivation among U.S. and Korean college students: evidence from the Exercise Motivations Inventory-2 (EMI-2).Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Barriers to physical activity among university students in the light of psychosocial and body composition determinants.BMC psychology · 2025Observational
- Motivational Determinants of Recreational Padel Participation: A Comparative Analysis Across Age and Gender.Sports (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundMotivation levels for exercise vary widely among individuals and are influenced by various factors. This study aimed to compare exercise motivation levels and explore influencing factors among university students.
methodsA cross-sectional research design targeted university students aged range 18 to 32 years. Participants (n = 148) were selected via cluster random sampling. Motivation for exercise was determine by the Exercise Motivation Inventory (EMI-2). EMI-2 comprises fourteen different subscales of motivation, with each subscale containing three to four items. All items were rated on a scale of 0 to 5, with 0 indicating "not at all true for me" and 5 indicating "very true for me." Statistical analyses included ANOVA and Pearson correlation coefficient to assess differences among demographic variables (year of study, age, gender, marital status, location, and family size) and relationships between motivational aspects.
resultsThe average exercise motivation level among all students was 166.94 ± 32.20. Fifth-year students exhibited the highest motivation 178.33 ± 30.37. No significant gender differences were found (p = 0.149). However, age (p = 0.024), location (p = 0.015), marital status (p = 0.050), and family size (p = 0.030) significantly influenced exercise motivation.
conclusionUniversity students demonstrate inherent motivation for physical activity, with significant variations observed across demographic factors. These findings underscore the importance of tailored interventions to promote exercise and enhance student well-being. Further research, including longitudinal studies, is warranted to comprehensively understand exercise motivation dynamics in this population.
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