title: Sex differences in social cognitive factors and physical activity in Korean college students.
abstract: [Purpose] This study examined sex differences in physical activity and social cognitive theory factors in Korean college students. [Subjects and Methods] A cross-sectional survey of 688 college students (285 men and 403 women) in Korea was conducted using a self-reported questionnaire. [Results] There was a significant difference in the level of physical activity between male and female students. The significant predictors of physical activity for male students were physical activity goals, physical activity self-efficacy, and sitting time. Meanwhile, those for female students were perceived weight, physical activity goal, physical activity outcome expectations, and sitting time. [Conclusion] Sex differences should be considered when developing interventions to increase physical activity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, College of Bio-medical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jin Yi
authors.initials: JY
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chungbuk National University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Ae Kyung
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Division of Sport Science, College of Science and Technology, Konkuk University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Eun-Ju
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Choi
keywords: College students; Physical activity; Social cognitive theory