Gender Differences in Exercise Habits and Quality of Life Reports: Assessing the Moderating Effects of Reasons for Exercise.
Men and women report different exercise habits and reasons for exercise. Given that quality of life is affected by exercise habits and reasons for exercise, the present study explored gender differences among these variables. Participants reported quality of life, exercise habits, and motives. Results revealed that women (n = 108) reported significantly higher exercise and quality of life levels than men (n = 72). Women reported exercising for weight loss and toning more than men, whereas men reported exercising for enjoyment more than women. Reasons for exercise predicted quality of life for women over exercise. For men, exercise was the best predictor of quality of life. Ultimately, exercise is not beneficial for a woman's quality of life under all conditions.
School of Psychology, Family and Community, Seattle Pacific University, 3307 Third Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119, craftb@spu.edu.
Baine B
BB
Craft
School of Psychology, Family and Community, Seattle Pacific University, 3307 Third Ave West, Seattle, WA 98119, carroh@spu.edu .
Haley A
HA
Carroll
Department of Psychology, Seattle Pacific University, Affiliate Faculty, Psychology & Biobehavioral Nursing and Health Systems, University of Washington, Mailing Address: SPU, 3307 Third Ave. W., Suite 107, Seattle, WA 98119.
M Kathleen B
MK
Lustyk
Exercise Habits; Exercise Motives; Human Sex Differences; Quality of Life
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