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Pattern of Social Factors Influencing Sports Participation of Women
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Akbar Ghodratnama   , Mohammad Hasan Abdollahi , Dariush Khajavi |
| of Sport Management, Department of Sport Sciences, Apadana Institute of Higher Education, Shiraz |
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Abstract: (2617 Views) |
Background: The widespread outbreak of COVID-19 virus worldwide has increased concerns about health-related behaviors. The purpose of this study was to assess social factors influencing sports participation and women's health during the coronavirus period.
Methods: The descriptive-correlation and target research method was used. The sample consisted of 313 women who used open areas in city of Shiraz for exercise as selected by random sampling. Data was collected by a researcher-made questionnaire in three parts, social factors, physical and mental health. Data was analyzed by Smart PLS software.
Results: The results showed that social factors have direct effect on sport participation (0.773), physical (0.504) and mental health (0.612). The beneficial role of sports participation on physical and mental health was observed.
Conclusion: Despite the coronavirus epidemic, the outcomes of exercising are far greater and outdoor physical activity with complete observance of health guidelines are stressed |
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| Keywords: COVID-19, Exercise, Social Factors, Women's Health |
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Letter: Review Article |
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Received: 2021/03/18 | Accepted: 2021/03/18 | Published: 2021/03/18
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