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Gender Differences in Recreational Sports Participation among Taiwanese Adults

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  • Liang-Ting Tsai

    (Graduate Institute of Educational Information and Measurement, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung 40306, Taiwan
    Department of Leisure and Recreation Management, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan)

  • Feng-En Lo

    (Department of Leisure and Recreation Management, Asia University, Taichung 41354, Taiwan)

  • Chih-Chien Yang

    (Graduate Institute of Educational Information and Measurement, National Taichung University of Education, Taichung 40306, Taiwan)

  • Joseph Jordan Keller

    (School of Public Health, College of Public Health and Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan)

  • Shu-Yu Lyu

    (School of Public Health, College of Public Health and Nutrition, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, Taiwan)

Abstract

This study examines the gender differences in the enjoyment of recreational sports participation among Taiwanese adults. Data were obtained using the 2007 Taiwan Social Change Survey. The questionnaire included a topical module of the International Social Survey Program regarding leisure time and sports. Results showed that male subjects were more likely to participate in recreational sports to improve their appearance and on account of their personal interest. In addition to these factors, female subjects also experienced greater motivation to participate when Taiwanese athletes performed well in international sporting competitions. This study confirmed that the factors influencing enjoyment of recreational sports participation differ among men and women. These results can be used to better inform public health professionals and other regulatory organizations formulating physical activity intervention strategies.

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  • Liang-Ting Tsai & Feng-En Lo & Chih-Chien Yang & Joseph Jordan Keller & Shu-Yu Lyu, 2015. "Gender Differences in Recreational Sports Participation among Taiwanese Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 12(1), pages 1-12, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:12:y:2015:i:1:p:829-840:d:44763
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    Cited by:

    1. Chia-Che Liu & Liang-Ting Tsai, 2021. "Factors Influencing Regular Exercise Habits of Women in Taiwan," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(22), pages 1-9, November.
    2. Lan Lin & Qun Liu & Xiao Xiao & Qin Luo, 2022. "Perceived Constraints on Active Recreational Sport Participation among Residents in Urban China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-18, November.
    3. Dongchun Tang & Weicong Cai & Wenda Yang & Yang Gao & Liping Li, 2019. "Gender-Specific Risk Factors of Physical Activity-Related Injuries among Middle School Students in Southern China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(13), pages 1-13, July.
    4. Weicong Cai & Yan Sun & Ke Peng & Heather Kwok & Lin Lei & Shing Wu & Chi Kei Lam & Liping Li & Yang Gao, 2020. "Physical Activity-Related Injuries and Risk Factors among Secondary School Students in Hong Kong," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(3), pages 1-11, January.

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