Influence of gender and age on behavioral regulation in practitioners of group exercise activities
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Motivation plays a crucial psychological role in the participation and consistency of exercise and physical activities. Therefore, examining it in various types of directed activities (GEAs) can provide valuable resources for sports centres, enhancing the experience of their participants. The objective of the study was to analyse behavioural regulation in DA practitioners, exploring the relationships between their motivational variables and identifying differences in regulation based on gender, age, and type of GEA. A sample of 291 DA practitioners (64 men and 227 women) aged between 17 and 82 years (mean age: 42.79 ± 16.02 years) was used. The variables analysed were different types of behavioural regulation (using the BREQ-2 questionnaire). The results showed significant differences in behavioural regulation according to gender, age, and type of GEA. Men exhibited a greater tendency toward less self-determined regulation, those practicing body-mind GEAs (BM) showed higher levels of demotivation (DM), and younger participants demonstrated lower external regulation (ER). Further research is needed to confirm these findings.
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