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

Virgine Angging Ugau, Suhardi Kram, Siti Nurr Atika Mohd Sanif, Adjullea James, Asmalini Che Abu Shafie and Piermauro Catarinella
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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

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 9, 1886-1894

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

Date: 2024
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