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Investigating Factors Affecting Behavioral Intention among Gym-Goers to Visit Fitness Centers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Integrating Physical Activity Maintenance Theory and Social Cognitive Theory

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  • Ardvin Kester S. Ong

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Yogi Tri Prasetyo

    (School of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines
    Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Yuan Ze University, 135 Yuan-Tung Rd., Chung-Li 32003, Taiwan)

  • Godwin M. Bagon

    (Young Innovators Research Center, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Christian Hope S. Dadulo

    (Young Innovators Research Center, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Nathaniel O. Hortillosa

    (Young Innovators Research Center, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Morrissey A. Mercado

    (Young Innovators Research Center, Mapúa University, 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines)

  • Thanatorn Chuenyindee

    (Department of Industrial Engineering and Aviation Management, Navaminda Kasatriyadhiraj Royal Air Force Academy, Bangkok 10220, Thailand)

  • Reny Nadlifatin

    (Department of Information Systems, Kampus ITS Sukolilo, Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember, Surabaya 60111, Indonesia)

  • Satria Fadil Persada

    (Entrepreneurship Department, BINUS Business School Undergraduate Program, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta 11480, Indonesia)

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the closure of many fitness centers and has significantly affected the behavioral intentions of gym-goers. This study aimed to determine factors affecting the behavioral intentions of gym-goers regarding fitness centers during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines by utilizing the Physical Activity Maintenance Theory within the framework of Social Cognitive Theory. A total of 1048 gym-goers voluntarily answered an online, self-administered survey comprising 68 questions. Structural Equation Modeling indicated that physical activity maintenance through understanding COVID-19 and self-motivation had the highest significant effect on behavioral intentions. Interestingly, life stress was found to have a significant negative direct effect on physical activity maintenance. The current study is one of the first to have analyzed factors affecting the behavioral intentions of gym-goers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, the application of Physical Activity Maintenance Theory and Social Cognitive Theory in this study provided accurate predictors of behavioral intention. As a result, this integrated model could serve as a theoretical foundation that could be applied and extended to assess behavioral intentions among gym-goers during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide.

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  • Ardvin Kester S. Ong & Yogi Tri Prasetyo & Godwin M. Bagon & Christian Hope S. Dadulo & Nathaniel O. Hortillosa & Morrissey A. Mercado & Thanatorn Chuenyindee & Reny Nadlifatin & Satria Fadil Persada, 2022. "Investigating Factors Affecting Behavioral Intention among Gym-Goers to Visit Fitness Centers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Integrating Physical Activity Maintenance Theory and Social Cognitive Theory," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 14(19), pages 1-22, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:14:y:2022:i:19:p:12020-:d:922737
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