Physical activity preferences across demographic groups: a systematic review of population-based evidence and implications for public health and intervention design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity (PA) is a cornerstone of public health; however, participation rates remain below recommended levels worldwide. Understanding PA preferences across demographic groups can support the development of more engaging and sustainable interventions.

Methods

This systematic review followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines and was prospectively registered in PROSPERO (CRD420250650308). Systematic searches were conducted in PubMed, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Web of Science (WoS) from inception to September 2025. Studies were included if they assessed PA preferences using validated instruments in general populations and excluded if they were qualitative, clinical, or lacked explicit preference assessment. Two reviewers independently extracted data on demographics,

SUBMITTER: Martin-Martinez C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12827602 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature