Decisional Balance Scale for College Students� Level of Motivation in Physical Activity

Samuel Joseph Bebeley; Yang Liu; Wu Yi-gang

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

Decisional Balance Scale for College Students� Level of Motivation in Physical Activity

Samuel Joseph Bebeley, Yang Liu, Wu Yi Gang

Abstract :

Background: Physical activity is a human kinetics of the musculoskeletal systems that requires the use of energy for improved physiological and psychological wellness and healthy lifestyle. This study only aimed at the measurement, evaluation and scoring of decisional balance scale for college students� level of motivation in physical activity.

Methods: Decisional Balance Scale Questionnaire (DBSQ) was adopted as survey instrument. The variables were analyzed using IBM.SPSSv.23 Statistics, with sampled participants of 500, having a response rate of 100% and a mean and standard deviation (SD) age of 28.5�9.5 ranged from 19-38 years selected using a simple random sampling method.

Results: A significant difference was recorded for all tested variables in the results with disadvantages (cons) scoring highest [F = 47.360 with sig. (≤.001), t = 6.882 with 2-tailed sig. (≤.001)] and advantages (pros.) scoring lowest [F = 18.167 with sig. ≤.001), t = -3.248 with 2-tailed sig. (.001)], in tables 3, 4 & 5 respectively. The results were tested @ significance level of p<0.05.

Conclusion and Recommendation: In conclusion, the greater majority of the overall participants responded more to disadvantages (cons) of the decisions to exercise, which means lesser determination to engage in physical activity. Recommendation was made that, a mandatory course/programme in physical education/literacy be instituted to help educate the pros and cons of physical activity for all college students before graduation to guarantee motivation.