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. 2019;4(1):1–10. doi: 10.31372/20190401.1000

Table 4.

Predictors of Physical Activity in Male and Female College Students (N = 264)

Variable Male Female
β t β t
Individual characteristics and experiences
 Subjective economic status (reference = low) .155 2.01  .035  0.49
 Subjective health status (reference = unhealthy) .101 1.21 .171 2.26
 Prior exercise experiences (reference = no) .015 0.20 .064 0.91
Behavior-specific cognitions and affect
 Perceived benefits of PA  .032  0.28  .033  0.38
 Perceived barriers of PA .041 0.50 .015 0.21
 PA self-efficacy .391 3.78∗∗∗ .381 4.63∗∗∗
 Activity-related affect .048 0.44 .223 2.50
 Peer support .117 1.19 .166 2.20
F(p) 6.91∗∗∗ 11.5∗∗∗
Adjusted R2 .262 .395

Note. PA = physical activity.

p < .05.

∗∗ p < .01.

∗∗∗ p < .001.