Table 5: Male responses to survey questions of motivational factors for physical activity.
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Ages 18-34 |
Ages 35-64 |
Ages 65 and older |
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#1. |
Male (1) (15/21 participants responded. 71%) |
Male (4) (30/46 participants responded. 65%) |
Male (4) (78/134 participants responded. 58%)
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#2. |
Male (4) (15/21 participants responded. 71%)
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Male (1) (25/46 participants responded. 54%) |
Male (1) (67/134 participants responded. 50%)
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#3. |
Male (8) (12/21 participants responded. 57%) |
Male (5) (21/46 participants responded. 46%) |
Male (2) (58/134 participants responded. 43%)
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#4. |
Male (3) (11/21 participants responded. 52%)
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Male (7) (21/46 participants responded. 46%) |
Male (5) (62/134 participants responded. 46%) |
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#5. |
Male (2) (10/21 participants responded. 48%) |
Male (2) (15/46 participants responded. 33%) |
Male (7) (46/134 participants responded. 34%)
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The motivators to engage in physical activity are ranked using a 1-5 scale, 1= being the least motivational and 5= being the greatest motivator. The rankings that received the highest score once summed are shown in ( ) as well as the percent of respondents who chose that particular ranking.
(1) Feeling good and happier afterwards; (2) Longevity; (3) Appearance; (4) Better health; (5) Losing or maintaining my weight; (6) Exercising with a friend or group; (7) Enjoying the feel of being physically active; (8) Seeing the rewards physically; (9) It is part of my job (i.e. If one is physically active at work); (10) Negative consequences of health (i.e. You or someone you know experience a heart attack, stroke, or suddenly died); (11) Other