What Affects Sports Participation and Life Satisfaction Among Urban Residents? The Role of Self-Efficacy and Motivation

Yu, Guo; Song, Yu

doi:10.3389/fpsyg.2022.884953

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“…According to the social cognitive theory proposed by Bandura, people’s behavior is influenced by their self-efficacy, and they are more willing to engage in activities that they think they can successfully complete [ 37 ]. Older adults with high levels of self-efficacy will be more actively engaged in physical activities [ 38 ]. At the same time, exercise can enhance self-confidence and the ability to cope with social challenges, allowing people to gain a sense of achievement in physical activities, thus enhancing their self-efficacy [ 39 ].…”

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The Influence of Guozhuang Dance on the Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults: The Chain Mediating Effect of Group Identity and Self-Efficacy

Zhao

2022

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Background: In the context of the gradually accelerating aging of the population, the subjective well-being of older adults has received extensive research attention. Guozhuang Dance is a collective aerobic exercise that plays an important role in the physical activity of older Chinese adults. Studying the intrinsic relationship between Guozhuang Dance and the subjective well-being can help improve the quality of life and well-being of older adults in their later years. This study was conducted in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China, where many older adults practice Guozhuang Dance. Previous studies pointed out that group identity and self-efficacy can influence well-being in a collective exercise. Methods: For this study, we recruited 520 adults (male = 228, female = 292) aged 65 years or older from Chengdu who participated in Guozhuang Dance, to conduct a survey to understand the effect of this exercise on their subjective well-being. The Guozhuang Dance exercise scale, the group identity scale, the self-efficacy scale, and the subjective well-being scale were used in the study. We used SPSS for the descriptive statistical analysis, and AMOS for the structural equation modeling. Results: The results of the study show that Guozhuang Dance has a positive effect on enhancing the subjective well-being of older adults and can increase the subjective well-being through the chain mediating effect of group identity and self-efficacy. Conclusions: We suggest that effective measures should be taken to encourage older adults to participate in Guozhuang Dance, in order to enhance their subjective well-being.

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The Influence of Guozhuang Dance on the Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults: The Chain Mediating Effect of Group Identity and Self-Efficacy

Zhao

2022

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“…This is consistent with the results of this study, since children and adolescents seek more all-around physical development as they get older. The greater the sense of self-efficacy obtained in the sport, the more motivated the individual will be to participate in the sport [ 56 ]. By enhancing the self-efficacy of children and adolescents in soccer sports programs, this enabling factor accelerates its popularity.…”

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Association between Soccer Participation and Liking or Being Proficient in It: A Survey Study of 38,258 Children and Adolescents in China

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Soccer participation among children and adolescents is low in China. To achieve a coordinated development of soccer in all regions and to promote the physical health of children and adolescents, this study aims to identify the influencing factors regarding the participation of children and adolescents in soccer programs through a cross-sectional analysis of the “soccer population” of children and adolescents. A total of 38,258 children and adolescents aged 7–18 years were included in this study. In addition, the analysis was conducted by dividing the regions where the children and adolescents live into three parts according to socioeconomic status, and by incorporating five dimensions, including environment, family, school, community, and individual levels to find the influencing factors of children and adolescents’ participation in soccer. Chi-square test, Pearson’s correlation, and one-way logistic regression analyses were used. The results showed that the area (r = 0.487) and the average annual precipitation (r = −0.367) were associated with the participation of children and adolescents in soccer programs. Moreover, the percentage of children and adolescents who participated in soccer programs (24.5%) was higher than those who liked soccer or were proficient in it (14.4%). Meanwhile, parental encouragement and support (OR = 0.627; 95% CI, 1.102–3.179), as well as the accessibility (OR = 0.558; 95% CI, 1.418–2.155), availability (OR = 1.419; 95% CI, 1.179–1.707), and safety of sports facilities (OR = 0.316; 95% CI, 0.614–0.865), influence children and adolescents’ participation in soccer programs.

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“…The greater the sense of self-e cacy obtained in the sport, the more motivated the individual will be to participate in the sport. 49 By enhancing the self-e cacy of children and adolescents in soccer sports programs, it is also an enabling factor to accelerate its popularity.…”

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Correlation analysis between soccer participation and liking or being proficient in it: A study with children and adolescents in China

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Wang

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Children's and adolescents' participation in soccer is low in all regions of China. To achieve coordinated development of soccer in all regions and contribute to a strong sports nation, this study aims to identify the factors that influence the participation of children and adolescents in soccer programs through a cross-sectional analysis of the "soccer population" of children and adolescents aged 7–18. A total of 38,258 children and adolescents aged 7–18 completed a questionnaire; children in the 7–9 age group were helped by their primary guardians. The questions concerned the family level, school level, community level, and individual level. The results showed that the area of the region and the average annual precipitation were correlated with the participation of children and adolescents in soccer programs. In addition, the percentage of children and adolescents participating in soccer programs was higher than the percentage of those who liked it and were proficient in it. Parental encouragement and support, as well as easy access, availability, and safety of sports facilities, are likely to promote children's and adolescents' participation in soccer programs.

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What Affects Sports Participation and Life Satisfaction Among Urban Residents? The Role of Self-Efficacy and Motivation

Cited by 9 publications

References 84 publications

The Influence of Guozhuang Dance on the Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults: The Chain Mediating Effect of Group Identity and Self-Efficacy

The Influence of Guozhuang Dance on the Subjective Well-Being of Older Adults: The Chain Mediating Effect of Group Identity and Self-Efficacy

Association between Soccer Participation and Liking or Being Proficient in It: A Survey Study of 38,258 Children and Adolescents in China

Correlation analysis between soccer participation and liking or being proficient in it: A study with children and adolescents in China

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