Tsai Liang-Ting, Lo Feng-En, Yang Chih-Chien, Keller Joseph Jordan, Lyu Shu-Yu
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.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2015 Jan 15;12(1):829-40. doi: 10.3390/ijerph120100829.
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.
本研究探讨台湾成年人参与休闲运动时的性别差异。数据来自2007年台湾社会变迁调查。问卷包含国际社会调查计划中关于休闲时间和运动的主题模块。结果显示，男性参与者更倾向于因个人兴趣参与休闲运动以改善外表。除这些因素外，当台湾运动员在国际体育赛事中表现出色时，女性参与者也更有参与的动力。本研究证实，影响参与休闲运动乐趣的因素在男性和女性中有所不同。这些结果可用于更好地为制定体育活动干预策略的公共卫生专业人员和其他监管组织提供参考。
