Abstract
Few studies have examined whether factors predicting obligatory exercise differ by gender. 303 participants completed the Obligatory Exercise Questionnaire and the Reason for Exercise Inventory. All variables correlated significantly. However, the correlation between exercising for fitness and obligatory exercise was significantly stronger in women than men. In women, obligatory exercise was predicted by exercising to improve body tone, fitness, and to enhance mood; in men, obligatory exercise was predicted by exercising to improve body tone, enjoyment, and perceived attractiveness. Implications for treatment are discussed.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 139-141 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Eating Behaviors |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 2012 |
Keywords
- Gender differences
- Obligatory exercise
- Reasons for exercise
EGS Disciplines
- Psychiatry and Psychology
