Understanding personality traits of students and their physical activity engagement: A convergent design

The purpose of this inquiry was to examine the relationship between barriers to physical activity, expectancy-value variables, and physical activity engagement among adults with visual impairments. Using a descriptive correlational approach, a sample of 214 adults with visual impairments (Mage = 43.14, SD = 13.67) completed questionnaires pertaining to barriers to physical activity, expectancy-value beliefs about physical activity, and physical activity engagement. Data were analyzed via correlation and hierarchical regression. The final regression model explained 20.30% of variance in physical activity (p < .001). Intrinsic value (β = 0.26, p = .01) and expectancy beliefs (β = 0.33, p < .001) each emerged as significant predictors of physical activity engagement, which suggests that expectancy-value theory may have some utility for investigating the physical activity engagement of individuals with visual impairments. However, the lack of significant contribution of other variables such as attainment and utility values, as well as barriers factors, underscores the need for additional research in this area.

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Sex differences in physical activity engagement after ACL reconstruction

Physical Therapy in Sport ◽

10.1016/j.ptsp.2018.10.016 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 35 ◽

pp. 12-17 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Christopher Kuenze ◽

Caroline Lisee ◽

Karin A. Pfeiffer ◽

Lisa Cadmus-Bertram ◽

Eric G. Post ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sex Differences ◽

Acl Reconstruction ◽

Activity Engagement

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Pengaruh Trait Kepribadian terhadap Aktivitas Fisik

Jurnal Psikologi Malahayati ◽

10.33024/jpm.v2i1.2424 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Welan Mauli Angguna

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Young Adults ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Analytical Study ◽

Degenerative Disease ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Exercise Routine ◽

Cross Sectional Design

ABSTRACT: THE EFFECTS OF PERSONALITY TRAITS ON PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Indonesia was considered as a country who has low physical activity. Hence, it was necessary to promote physical activity in order preventing degenerative disease and death in young adults. Personality traits were good predictors of physical activity. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of personality traits on physical activity. This is a survey analytical study cross-sectional design on 33 samples aged 18-26 years old. The study found that personalities traits influenced physical activity with contribution 32% (p≤0,05), especially of extraversion, agreeableness, and openness. There was significant difference of physical activity based on gender and exercise routine, this should be a consideration for further research. Keywords: Personality Traits, Physical Activity, Gender. Indonesia dianggap sebagai negara dengan aktivitas fisik yang cukup rendah, sehingga diperlukan promosi aktivitas fisik untuk pencegahan terhadap penyakit degeneratif dan kematian di usia muda. Trait kepribadian dianggap sebagai faktor psikologis kuat dalam identifikasi aktivitas fisik. Penelitian ini adalah survei analitik dengan rancangan cross-sectional pada 33 sampel usia 18-26 tahun yang rutin dan tidak rutin berolahraga. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa trait kepribadian berkontribusi sebesar 32% (p≤0,05) terhadap aktivitas fisik, khususnya trait ekstraversi, agreeableness, dan openness. Adanya perbedaan signifikan aktivitas fisik dan trait kepribadian antar gender dan rutinitas berolahraga, hal ini disarankan menjadi pertimbangan untuk penelitian lanjutan. Kata Kunci: Trait Kepribadian, Aktivitas Fisik, Gender.

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Catharsis – Philosophical and Spiritual Aspects of Long-Distance Running

Acta Facultatis Educationis Physicae Universitatis Comenianae ◽

10.1515/afepuc-2016-0004 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 56 (1) ◽

pp. 42-52

Author(s):

Marcel Nemec

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Regular Physical Activity ◽

Distance Running ◽

Distance Runners ◽

Way Of Life ◽

Long Distance ◽

Long Distance Running

Summary The purpose of the study was to identify and analyze the occurrence of cathartic states in a sample of long-distance runners. Data collected via questionnaires were used to evaluate quantitative variables complemented by heuristics while aiming at qualitatively categorize the areas of cathartic states in the context of philosophical and spiritual aspects of long-distance running. The study findings objectify philosophical and spiritual aspects affecting personalities of long-distance runners. The study findings have shown that catharsis represents a relevant philosophical and spiritual aspect affecting long-distance running. We assume that authentic experience of catharsis and its effects motivates runners to perform regular physical activity. The analysis of philosophical and spiritual aspects of long-distance running has revealed a multi-spectral holistic relevance based on the transfer affecting a specific way of life, spectrum of values, ethical personality traits, and also the quality of long-distance runners’ lives.

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Navigating physical activity engagement following a diagnosis of cancer: A qualitative exploration

European Journal of Cancer Care ◽

10.1111/ecc.12608 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 26 (4) ◽

pp. e12608 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

C. Cummins ◽

N.M. Kayes ◽

J. Reeve ◽

G. Smith ◽

R. MacLeod ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Activity Engagement ◽

Diagnosis Of Cancer ◽

Qualitative Exploration

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Variability in Weight Concern and Physical Activity Engagement Among African American Adolescent Girls

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities ◽

10.1007/s40615-018-0486-x ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 5 (6) ◽

pp. 1365-1372

Author(s):

Stephanie M. McClure ◽

Travis M. Loux

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

African American ◽

Adolescent Girls ◽

Weight Concern ◽

Activity Engagement ◽

African American Adolescent

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Physical Activity Practice Determinants for People with Motor Disabilities: Inequities in Access and Physical Activity Engagement

Multidisciplinary Interventions for People with Diverse Needs - A Training Guide for Teachers, Students, and Professionals ◽

10.2174/9789811446771120010012 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 150-165

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Activity Engagement ◽

Motor Disabilities

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Physical Activity Participation in Older Adults: A Comparison of Competitors, Noncompetitors, and Nonexercisers

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.5.2.98 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 98-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 20

Author(s):

Christina L. Smith ◽

Martha Storandt

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Personality Traits ◽

Health Beliefs ◽

Sports Participation ◽

Competitive Sports ◽

Sports Involvement ◽

History Of ◽

Low Levels ◽

Reducing Stress

Histories of competitive sports involvement, health beliefs, reasons for exercising, and personality were compared across three groups of older adults who varied according to involvement in physical activity. Based on questionnaire responses, 246 participants were classified as competitors, noncompetitors. or nonexercisers. Competitors exhibited a lifelong history of sports participation. Although nonexercisers and noncompetitors participated in sports during their childhood and teenage years, their involvement in competition decreased noticeably in their 20s and remained low throughout adulthood. Competitors rated exercise significantly more important than did nonexercisers and non-competitors and had more varied reasons for exercising. Nonexercisers considered reducing stress and improving mood to be less important reasons for exercising than competitors and noncompetitors. All three groups were found to possess high levels of positive and low levels of negative personality traits.

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