Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
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. Department of Motor Behavior, Faculty of sport sciences, Alzahra University, Tehran, Iran.
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Assistant Professor of Sports Sciences, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Alzahra, Tehran, Iran
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Department of Sport and Management, Faculty of Education, University Kebangsaan Malaysia.
10.22059/sshr.2024.372131.1124
Abstract
The present study was conducted with the aim of predicting socio-cultural and individual constraints to regular physical activity in youth during the outbreak of covid-19.This research is correlational, and the statistical population was 64,309 female students of Tehran public universities. 371 females with an average age of 24.27±0.17 years, participated via a random method. The BASNEF model constructs questionnaire and the standard physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) were used to collect data. Data were analyzed using Chi-square, logistic regression, and linear regression tests.
The research findings indicate that there is a significant relationship between background variables and regular physical activity. Subjective Norms, behavioral intention, and enabling factors (characteristics of sports facilities and equipment) were considered important predictors of regular physical activity among young people. Also, Subjective Norms and attitudes (participation motivation) affect the behavioral intention of doing physical activity in young people.
Therefore, it is recommended that Education officials in universities, Anticipate the necessary infrastructure to provide sports halls, equipment, and suitable facilities in order to improve the level of physical activity in young people. Furthermore, families should provide primary conditions for physical activity for their children, identify their sport activity interests and support them financially and spiritually.
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