Life Satisfaction and Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors of Individuals According to Exercise Preferences of Outdoor and Indoor
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Preference for outdoor and indoor exercises is essential when choosing a place to exercise. This study compared adults' healthy lifestyle behaviors and life satisfaction according to physical activity location preferences. SUBJECT AND METHODS: The study is conducted using a cross-sectional design between May and October 2023, with visitors to a gym (n = 270). The study sample included participants in the activities of two outdoor sports groups and two gyms operating. STUDY: The questionnaire for data collection consists of demographic characteristics, Health Promotion Lifestyle Profile (HPLP), Life Satisfaction Scale (SLS), Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-R (TFEQ). Percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, ANOVA posthoc analysis, and Chi-square tests were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 25.87 ± 8.59 years. The rate of people doing indoor activity is 67.4%. The rate of those who prefer outdoor exercise is 87.8%. Many parameters were significant for indoor and outdoor exercisers compared to those in a single location (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: Healthy lifestyle behaviors are better for those who prefer both locations for exercise. A fuller picture of this study is that balance is important for the preference of outdoor and indoor exercises. Individuals should be encouraged to exercise outdoors and indoors.
Source: Public Health Nursing
DOI: 10.1111/phn.13538
Authors: Fatma Avsar, Nildem Kizilaslan
Institution: Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa Üniversitesi
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,570
OpenAlex ID: W4407185837