Asians' and Caucasians' Purposes for Engaging in Physical Activity

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AUTOR(ES) J. O'Brien , Bethany Shifflett , Alison Buliavac , Pennie Howd , Laura Seifert
AFILIAÇÃO(ÕES) Department of Physical Education San Jose State University
ANO 1991
TIPO Artigo
PERIÓDICO Journal of Sport and Social Issues
ISSN 0193-7235
E-ISSN 1552-7638
EDITORA Annual Reviews (United States)
DOI 10.1177/019372359101500204
ADICIONADO EM 2025-08-18
MD5 05488c96d1d5b2fce7419f47161353d7

Resumo

This study examined the purposes reported by Asian and Caucasian students for participating in physical activity. Data from subjects (N=413) in coeducational activity classes self-identified as Caucasian (n=250) or Asian (n=163) were collected using the Purposes for Engaging in Physical Activity Scale (PEPAS). Chi square analyses revealed significant relationships between (a) choice of activity and ethnicity, (b) commitment to an active lifestyle and ethnicity, and (c) perceived skill level and ethnicity. Items from the PEPAS that best distinguished the two groups pertained to catharsis, motor control, and socio-cultural issues.

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