ERIC Number: EJ1367358
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
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Differences in Physical Activity and Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Physical Activity between LGBTQ+ and Non-LGBTQ+ College Students
Frederick, Ginny M.; Castillo-Hernández, Isaura M.; Williams, Ewan R.; Singh, Anneliese A.; Evans, Ellen M.
Journal of American College Health, v70 n7 p2085-2090 2022
Objective: To compare physical activity (PA) behaviors and perceived benefits and barriers among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) and non-LGBTQ+ college students. Participants: Participants were 406 college students. Methods: Surveys assessed PA behaviors and perceptions of PA among college students. Multivariate ANOVA assessed differences in PA behaviors and perceptions of PA. Results: LGBTQ+ students (n = 71) engaged in 17% less aerobic PA and 42% less resistance training than their counterparts (n = 335; both p < 0.05). LGBTQ+ students reported 6.5% lower total Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale scores and 13.3% higher Barriers Scale scores (both p < 0.05). Conclusions: LGBTQ+ college students are at higher risk of not meeting PA guidelines than non-LGBTQ+ students. More perceived barriers and fewer perceived benefits to PA may contribute to this disparity. Identification of LGBTQ+-specific barriers to PA among college students is needed to inform programming to increase PA among this at-risk community.
Descriptors: Physical Activity Level, Health Behavior, Barriers, Physical Activities, College Students, LGBTQ People, Student Characteristics, Exercise, At Risk Students, Student Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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