文献类型：期刊文献

英文题名：Correlates of Exercise Behavior Based on Socio-Ecological Theoretical Model among Chinese Urban Adults: An Empirical Study

作者：Zhang, Yong[1];Zhang, Ya-Jun[1];Qian, Yongdong[2];Meng, Zhaofeng[2];Ying, Xiaofang[3]

机构：[1]Shaoxing Univ, Sch Med, Shaoxing 312000, Peoples R China;[2]Zhejiang Normal Univ, Coll Phys Educ & Hlth Sci, Jinhua 321004, Peoples R China;[3]Shaoxing Univ, Sch Business, Shaoxing 312000, Peoples R China

年份：2024

卷号：14

期号：9

外文期刊名：BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

收录：SSCI(收录号：WOS:001326464500001)、、Scopus(收录号：2-s2.0-85205266417)、WOS

基金：This research was funded by the National Social Science Foundation of China (No. 17BTY008) and the Scientific Research Project of Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education (No. Y202147246).

语种：英文

外文关键词：Chinese urban adults; exercise behavior; correlates; socio-ecology

外文摘要：Background: Identifying the correlates of exercise behavior is essential to combating physical inactivity as a public health concern. The purpose of this study is to identify the correlates of physical activity among urban Chinese adults under the social-ecological theoretical model in order to facilitate targeted interventions to promote physical activity. Methods: Using the socio-ecological model, we conducted a questionnaire survey among 1459 urban residents in Zhejiang and Shaanxi provinces of China, collecting data on individual demographic factors, sociological factors, environmental perception, and exercise behavior. Binary logistic regression models were employed to analyze the relationships between exercise behavior and socio-ecological factors. Results: Male gender (p < 0.01), advanced age (p < 0.001), higher education level (p < 0.05), living independently from parents (p < 0.05), absence of childcare responsibilities (p < 0.01), residence in a county/prefecture-level city (p < 0.001), favorable neighborhood esthetics (p < 0.001), available greenways/parks (p < 0.001), and family support for exercise participation (p < 0.05) were significantly correlated with an increased likelihood of participating in physical activity. Male gender (p < 0.001), advanced age (p < 0.001), absence of childcare responsibilities (p < 0.05), good neighborhood vegetation (p < 0.01), availability of free neighborhood exercise facilities (p < 0.05), and support from friends for exercise participation (p < 0.01) were significantly correlated with an increased likelihood of engaging in physical activity for more than 150 min per week. BMI, community air quality, traffic safety, public safety, and level of social development were not major correlates. Conclusions: To promote exercise behavior, more attention should be paid to individuals who are female, young, have lower levels of education, bear childcare responsibilities, or reside in provincial capitals in China. Improving the habitat environment and providing convenient and affordable facilities should also be considered. Furthermore, support from family and friends can positively reinforce exercise behavior.