Stereotypes and attitudes towards aging related to reasons for physical exercise in gym users

Authors

  • Tirso Duran Badillo Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.40.02.986.359

Keywords:

Steorotyping, Attitude, Exercise

Abstract

Objective: To determine the relationship between aging stereotypes and attitudes with the reasons for performing physical exercise in gym users in Matamoros (Tamaulipas, Mexico).  

Method: Correlational study in a sample of 163 gym users. The negative stereotypes towards aging and the self-report of reasons for the practice of physical exercise were applied.  

Results: No relationship was found between negative stereotypes regarding aging (p=.119) and attitudes towards aging (p=.92) with the reasons for physical exercise. Attitudes towards aging showed a relationship whit fun and well-being (p=.014), prevention and positive health (p=.011), muscular strength and resistance (p=.014), social recognition (p=.032), stress control (p=.017) and health emergencies (p=.029).  

Conclusions: No relationship was found between the global scales used to measure stereotypes and attitudes towards aging with the reasons for doing physical exercise; it was found the attitudes towards aging are related to fun and well-being, prevention and positive health, muscular strength and resistance, social recognition, stress control and health emergencies. 

Author Biography

Tirso Duran Badillo, Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, México

Posdoctorado en Psicología. Profesor de Tiempo Completo. Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas. Unidad Académica Multidisciplinaria Matamoros. ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7274-3511  correo: tduran@docentes.uat.edu.mx  

Published

2024-05-20

How to Cite

Duran Badillo, T. . (2024). Stereotypes and attitudes towards aging related to reasons for physical exercise in gym users. Salud Uninorte, 40(2), 446–457. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.40.02.986.359

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