Table 9: Ranking of statements associated with gym culture (1, strongly disagree; 5, strongly agree).
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Southern Ontario Ages 18-34 |
Southern Ontario Ages 35-64 |
South Carolina Ages 18-34 |
South Carolina Ages 35-64
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I think there is a negative culture in the gym with too much concern over physical appearance
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Male 2.9 Female 3.3
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Male 3.7 Female 3.0
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Male 3.1 Female 3.1
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Male 2.9 Female 3.0
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I prefer physical activities (walking, hiking, raking leaves, playing with children, etc.) outside the gym environment |
Male 3.2 Female 3.8
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Male 4.5 Female 3.8
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Male 3.8 Female 3.9
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Male 3.7 Female 3.9
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Using the equipment in the gym can be intimidating |
Male 3.3 Female 3.5
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Male 3.3 Female 3.3
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Male 2.8 Female 2.9
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Male 2.6 Female 3.6
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I feel judged in a gym environment |
Male 2.6 Female 3.1
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Male 2.9 Female 2.8
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Male 2.6 Female 2.9
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Male 2.8 Female 3.2
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The gym environment is intimidating |
Male 3.0 Female 3.0
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Male 3.2 Female 3.3
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Male 2.6 Female 2.7
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Male 2.7 Female 3.1
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I feel a disconnect with “fit” gym members because they are so far ahead of me |
Male 2.8 Female 2.8
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Male 3.0 Female 3.1
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Male 2.7 Female 2.6
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Male 2.8 Female 3.3
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The gym makes me feel vulnerable and exposed |
Male 2.3 Female 2.6
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Male 2.8 Female 3.0
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Male 2.5 Female 2.5
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Male 3.2 Female 3.2
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I am too embarrassed to go to the gym |
Male 1.9 Female 1.9
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Male 2.5 Female 2.1
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Male 2.2 Female 1.9
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Male 2.6 Female 2.5
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I don’t want to join a gym because I associate it with exercise |
Male 1.6 Female 1.6
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Male 2.8 Female 2.0
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Male 2.2 Female 1.6
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Male 2.3 Female 2.2
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Women are more likely than men to exercise to look good |
Male 2.3 Female 2.4
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Male 3.1 Female 2.7
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Male 2.6 Female 2.3
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Male 2.8 Female 3.1
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Number of respondents:
South Carolina males: 18-34 years, n = 62-64; 35-64 years, n = 77-79
South Carolina females: 18-34 years, n = 41-42; 35-64 years, n = 50-51
Southern Ontario males: 18-34 years, n = 21; 35-64 years, n = 42-45
Southern Ontario females: 18-34 years, n = 59-64; 35-64 years, n = 36-38