| Title: |
Exercise Stages of Change and Barriers among Undergraduates at a Historically Black University |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Sarah E. Toth (ORCID 0000-0002-1769-9052); M. Christine Highfill (ORCID 0000-0003-1436-3198); Isia K. Jenkins (ORCID 0000-0002-0878-8029); Rakiya D. Battle |
| Source: |
Journal of American College Health. 2025 73(7):2781-2788. |
| Availability: |
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
8 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Exercise; Undergraduate Students; Barriers; Black Colleges; Student Characteristics; Time; Social Influences; Energy; Motivation; Skills; Behavior Change; Gender Differences; Health Behavior; Readiness; Body Weight |
| Geographic Terms: |
Alabama |
| DOI: |
10.1080/07448481.2022.2115843 |
| ISSN: |
0744-8481; 1940-3208 |
| Abstract: |
Objective: To investigate exercise stages of change (SOC) and physical barriers among undergraduates at an Historically Black University (HBCU) and quantify their relationship. Participants: A total of 326 undergraduate HBCU students; 198 were females (body mass index (BMI) range 16.5-87.9; M = 26.5 ± 6.8) and 127 were males (BMI range 18.0-49.3; M = 26.4 ± 5.7). Methods: Students voluntarily completed a three-section survey: demographic questions, Exercise SOC, and Barriers to Being Active Quiz (BBAQ). Results: An ANOVA determined significant differences (p < 0.001) between the means for each SOC for lack of time, social influence, lack of energy, lack of willpower, and lack of skill. Significant differences (p < 0.001) existed between SOC and BBAQ score, as well as number of important barriers. Conclusions: HBCU interventions should address time management, energy, motivation, social support, and skill development to promote exercise and reduce barriers, especially among Black women. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1482217 |
| Database: |
ERIC |