Barriers to physical activity among university students in the light of psychosocial and body composition determinants
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15697376 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mustafa Akıl (0000-0003-1161-9231, Usak University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 1400-1400 |
| Publication date | 2025-12-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMC Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2050-7283 • E-ISSN: 2050-7283 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s40359-025-03789-4 |
| PMID | 41339960 |
| OpenAlex | W4416952213 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 39 |
In conclusion, barriers to physical activity among university students are influenced by both psychosocial dynamics and body composition characteristics. Strategies aimed at enhancing intrinsic motivation, while reducing fatigue and body fat, may substantially contribute to overcoming barriers in this age group
Composition (language · Physical activity · Physical activity level · Psychosocial · Health and Lifestyle Studies · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |