Table 3.
Descriptive Statistics of Psychosocial Variables and Physical Activity (N = 350)
| Variable | Mean (SD) | Range | T value for gender difference (boys as reference group) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family social support for physical activitya | 8.93 (4.21) | 1–20 | 0.89 |
| Friend social support for physical activityc | 11.37 (4.54) | 1–20 | −0.94 |
| Internal barriers to physical activityc | 5.33 (2.06) | 1–15 | 2.76† |
| External barriers to physical activityd | 7.08 (2.63) | 1–15 | 0.85 |
| Negative meanings of physical activity | |||
| Social meanings | 4.58 (1.53) | 1–12 | 0.75 |
| Personal meanings | 5.03 (1.58) | 1–12 | 3.31† |
| Functional meanings | 3.58 (1.38) | 1–8 | 2.48* |
| Physical activity (minutes) | |||
| Vigorous | 40.97 (63.57) | 1–1020 | −2.24* |
| Moderate | 99.69 (100.98) | 1–1020 | 0.03 |
| Light | 879.34 (120.44) | 1–1020 | 1.44 |
| Sedentary behaviors | 109.29 (91.69) | 1–1020 | −2.88† |