Why Do Women Exercise? Factor Analysis and Further Validation of the Reasons for Exercise Inventory
- 1 April 1994
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Perceptual and Motor Skills
- Vol. 78 (2) , 539-544
- https://doi.org/10.2466/pms.1994.78.2.539
Abstract
This investigation examined the factor structure and correlates of the Reasons for Exercise Inventory among 101 exercising women. Subjects completed the 24-item inventory (with one added item), reported their weekly frequency of exercise, and completed two standardized body-image measures. Factor analysis indicated that, with minor modifications, the instrument has an internally consistent structure with four factors of Appearance/Weight Management, Fitness/Health Management, Stress/ Mood Management, and Socializing. Appearance/Weight Management was associated with a more negative body image independent of actual body mass and was the only motive related to self-reported frequency of exercise.Keywords
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