Understanding the Motives of Undertaking Physical Activity with Different Levels of Intensity among Adolescents: Results of the INDARES Study
Joint Authors
Bronikowski, Michal
Bronikowska, Malgorzata
Laudańska-Krzemińska, Ida
Kantanista, Adam
Król-Zielińska, Magdalena
Groffik, Dorota
Korcz, Agata
Borowiec, Joanna
Frömel, Karel
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-09-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the motives for undertaking physical activity (PA) and the intensity of PA in Polish adolescents.
Methods.
The study included 1,231 students, 515 boys (age 16.2 ± 0.7 years) and 716 girls (age 16.3 ± 0.6 years).
The participants were recruited from secondary schools in 20 conurbations throughout Poland.
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Long Form and the Motives for Physical Activity Measure-Revised were used.
Results.
In boys, all motives predicted a 10.4% variance in vigorous intensity of PA (F(5, 509) = 11.822, p < .001).
Higher scores on competence and appearance motives for PA were found to be predictors of higher level of vigorous intensity of PA.
In girls, all motives explained a 7.4% variance in vigorous intensity of PA (F(5, 710) = 11.292, p < .001).
Higher scores on competence and appearance motives for PA were found to be predictors of higher level of vigorous intensity of PA.
Conclusions.
This study shows that competence and appearance related motives for PA are important motivations for Polish adolescent girls and boys in undertaking vigorous intensity PA.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Król-Zielińska, Magdalena& Groffik, Dorota& Bronikowski, Michal& Kantanista, Adam& Laudańska-Krzemińska, Ida& Bronikowska, Malgorzata…[et al.]. 2018. Understanding the Motives of Undertaking Physical Activity with Different Levels of Intensity among Adolescents: Results of the INDARES Study. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124692
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Król-Zielińska, Magdalena…[et al.]. Understanding the Motives of Undertaking Physical Activity with Different Levels of Intensity among Adolescents: Results of the INDARES Study. BioMed Research International No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124692
American Medical Association (AMA)
Król-Zielińska, Magdalena& Groffik, Dorota& Bronikowski, Michal& Kantanista, Adam& Laudańska-Krzemińska, Ida& Bronikowska, Malgorzata…[et al.]. Understanding the Motives of Undertaking Physical Activity with Different Levels of Intensity among Adolescents: Results of the INDARES Study. BioMed Research International. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1124692
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1124692