Exploring Motivation and Barriers to Physical Activity Among Educated Adult Saudi Women at Taif University.

ABSTRACT: Although physical activity (PA) offers numerous mental and physical health benefits, adult Saudi women face unique social and cultural barriers to participating in PA. This study aimed to explore the motivational factors and obstacles influencing PA participation among adult Saudi women at Taif University. Using Self-Determination Theory (SDT) as the framework, a questionnaire was developed and administered to 706 participants, including students, administrators, and faculty members. Results indicated that psychological motivations were the strongest drivers of PA engagement, while physical and service-related limitations were the primary barriers to regular participation. Notably, women aged 30 to 40 showed a greater inclination toward regular physical activity than other age groups. The

SUBMITTER: Alajlan SM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11660610 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature