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Unveiling Motivational Differences: Gender Influences on Physical Activity Engagement at UiTM Sarawak

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  • Virgine Angging Ugau

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Suhardi Kram

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Siti Nurr Atika Mohd Sanif

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Adjullea James

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Asmalini Che Abu Shafie

    (Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Cawangan Sarawak, Malaysia)

  • Piermauro Catarinella

    (Academy of Language Studies, UiTM Shah Alam, Malaysia)

Abstract

This study investigates the motivations behind adult participation in physical activity among male and female students at UiTM Sarawak. Employing the Physical Activity Leisure Motivation Scale-Malay (PALMS-M), the research explores both intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors, including mastery, enjoyment, psychological condition, physical condition, appearance, others’ expectations, affiliation, and competition/ego. A stratified sampling method was applied, yielding a total sample of 399 UiTM Sarawak students (n=399). The findings reveal a significant relationship between gender and factors such as mastery, enjoyment, psychological condition, physical condition, appearance, affiliation, and competition/ego, with the exception of others’ expectations (p

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  • Virgine Angging Ugau & Suhardi Kram & Siti Nurr Atika Mohd Sanif & Adjullea James & Asmalini Che Abu Shafie & Piermauro Catarinella, 2024. "Unveiling Motivational Differences: Gender Influences on Physical Activity Engagement at UiTM Sarawak," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(9), pages 1886-1894, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:9:p:1886-1894
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