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MR M, SR M G, M M. Investigating motivational factors, perceived benefits and barriers to regular physical activity among students at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences. jmsthums 2025; 12 (4) :40-51
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1- Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
2- Department of Physical Education, Immunology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
3- Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Health Promotion research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
2- Department of Physical Education, Immunology Research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
3- Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Health Promotion research Center, Zahedan University of Medical Sciences, Zahedan, Iran
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Background & Aim: Physical activity contributes to physical, mental, and psychological health. This study aimed to investigate motivational factors, perceived benefits and barriers to regular physical activity among students at Zahedan University of Medical Sciences.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 312 students from Zahedan University of Medical Sciences were selected using a systematic sampling method. Data collection tools included a questionnaire on motivation to participate in sports activities and a standard questionnaire on perceived benefits and barriers to physical activity. T-tests, Mann-Whitney tests and Pearson correlation test were used for data analysis in SPSS 22.
Results: The mean score for motivation to participate in physical activity was 59.63±7.62, while the mean scores for perceived benefits and barriers to physical activity were 61.30±15.50 and 30.72±8.97, respectively. Boys and girls showed significant differences in mean scores for motivation to participate in physical activity (P=0.013), perceived benefits (P=0.015), and barriers to physical activity (P=0.008). There were no significant difference in mean scores for motivation to participate in physical activity, perceived benefits, and barriers to physical activity based on marital status (P>0.05). Additionally, mean scores for motivation to participate in physical activity (P<0.001), perceived benefits (P<0.001), and barriers (P<0.001) were significantly different based on the duration of physical activity.
Conclusion: Understanding the benefits and barriers of physical activity as well as motivational factors plays a significant role in students' engagement in physical activity.
Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 312 students from Zahedan University of Medical Sciences were selected using a systematic sampling method. Data collection tools included a questionnaire on motivation to participate in sports activities and a standard questionnaire on perceived benefits and barriers to physical activity. T-tests, Mann-Whitney tests and Pearson correlation test were used for data analysis in SPSS 22.
Results: The mean score for motivation to participate in physical activity was 59.63±7.62, while the mean scores for perceived benefits and barriers to physical activity were 61.30±15.50 and 30.72±8.97, respectively. Boys and girls showed significant differences in mean scores for motivation to participate in physical activity (P=0.013), perceived benefits (P=0.015), and barriers to physical activity (P=0.008). There were no significant difference in mean scores for motivation to participate in physical activity, perceived benefits, and barriers to physical activity based on marital status (P>0.05). Additionally, mean scores for motivation to participate in physical activity (P<0.001), perceived benefits (P<0.001), and barriers (P<0.001) were significantly different based on the duration of physical activity.
Conclusion: Understanding the benefits and barriers of physical activity as well as motivational factors plays a significant role in students' engagement in physical activity.
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Received: 2024/07/2 | Accepted: 2025/01/20 | Published: 2025/03/15
Received: 2024/07/2 | Accepted: 2025/01/20 | Published: 2025/03/15
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