Locus of Control in Mexican University Students Comparisons by Gender

The aim of this research was to compare the profiles of locus of control in Mexican university students. The total sample was of 1537 subjects; 820 women and 717 men, with a mean age of 20.38 years (SD = 1.81) and 20.78 years (SD = 1.94) respectively. The approach adopted in the research is framed within a quantitative approach with a survey descriptive design. The results of the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate variance analyzes, are the ones who show higher levels of external locus of control in the factors of luck, political power, destiny and interpersonal relationships, while men report higher levels of locus as luck external control, political power, destination and interpersonal relationships. The differences found between men and women regarding the locus of control, suggest that when designing any intervention that aims to strengthen the internal locus of control will have to take into account the gender variable

Factorial Structure of the Self-Report Barriers for Practice Physical Exercise in Mexican Athletes University Students

The present study intends to investigate if the psychometric results are replicated for the Self-Report of Barriers to the Practice of Physical Exercise (ABPEF) in Mexican athletes university students. A total of 651 university students participated (mean age = 20.8 ± 2.4 years). The factorial structure of the questionnaire was analyzed through confirmatory factor analyzes, which showed that a structure of four factors is viable and adequate. The four factors (body image, fatigue, obligations and environment), based on statistical and substantive criteria, have shown adequate fit indicators of reliability and validity. In addition, the results of the factorial analyzes carried out with the sub-samples indicate the existence of strong evidence of the stability of the factorial structure. Future research should replicate these findings in larger samples

Factorial Structure of the Self-Report of Barriers for Practice of Physical Exercise Among Mexican Non Athlete University Students

The present study intends to investigate if the psychometric results proposed by Niñerola, Capdevila and Pintanel (2006) for the Self-report of Barriers for Practice Physical Exercise (ABPEF) in Mexican university students are replicated. A total of 877 university students (mean age = 20.8 ± 2.5 years) participated. The factorial structure of the questionnaire was analyzed through confirmatory factorial analyzis, which showed that a four factor structure is feasible and adequate. The four factors (body image, fatigue, obligations and environment), according to statistical and substantive criteria, have shown adequate fit indicators of reliability and validity, which correspond to the structure proposed for the original questionnaire. In addition, the results of the factorial analyzis carried out with the subsamples, indicate the existence of strong evidence of the stability of the factorial structure. Further research should replicate these findings in larger samples

Composition and Factorial Invariance of the Mifa Questionnaire Among Adolescent Athletes and Non-Athlete

[Abstract] Despite the health benefits of physical activity, most adolescents do not reach a sufficient level. The aim of this research was to analyze the psychometric properties proposed by Moreno and collaboratos for the Measurement of Intention to be Physically Active questionnaire. The total sample has been composed by 496 Mexican adolescents, 232 athletes and 264 non-athletes, with ages from 12 to 15 years (M = 12.95, SD = 0.47). The factor structure of questionnaire has been analyzed through the confirmatory factor analysis. This analysis shows that a unifactorial structure is viable and adequate for the total sample (GFI .999; RMSEA <.001; CFI 1.000) and the populations of athletes (GFI .995) and non-athletes (GFI 1.000). The unifactorial structure, according to statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate indicators of reliability and validity adjustment. On the other hand, the factorial structure, the factorial loads and the intercepts are considered invariant according to sport practice; however, there are differences between athletes and non-athletes for the average intentionality of being physically active. In conclusion, the Measurement of Intention to be Physically Active questionnaire can be a useful tool to advance in the study of the factors that affect the practice of physical activity.[Resumen] A pesar de los beneficios de la actividad física sobre la salud, la mayoría de los adolescentes no alcanza un nivel suficiente. El objetivo de esta investigación fue analizar las propiedades psicométricas propuestas por Moreno, Moreno y Cervelló para el cuestionario Medida de la Intencionalidad para ser Físicamente Activo. La muestra total fue de 496 adolescentes mexicanos 232 deportistas y 264 no deportistas, con edades comprendidas entre 12-15 años (M = 12.95; DE = 0.47). La estructura factorial del cuestionario se analizó mediante análisis factoriales confirmatorios. Los análisis, muestran que una estructura unifactorial es viable y adecuada tanto para la muestra total (GFI .999; RMSEA <.001; CFI 1.000) como para las poblaciones de deportistas (GFI .995) y no deportistas (GFI 1.000). La estructura unifactorial, atendiendo a criterios estadísticos y sustantivos, ha mostrado adecuados indicadores de ajuste de fiabilidad y validez. Por otro lado, la estructura factorial, las cargas factoriales y los interceptos se consideran invariantes de acuerdo a la variable práctica deportiva; sin embargo, existen diferencias entre deportistas y no deportistas para la media de intencionalidad para ser físicamente activo. En conclusión, el cuestionario Medida de la Intencionalidad para ser Físicamente Activo puede ser considerado una herramienta útil para avanzar en el estudio de los factores que afectan a la práctica de actividad física.Secretaría de Educación Pública (México); DE-13 -689

Perceived Psychological Well-Being Among University Students: A Comparative Study by Gender

The aim of the present study was to compare the profiles of well-being between men and women Mexican university students. A total sample of 708 participants, 374 women and 334 men, aged 18-26 years participated in this study. A quantitative approach with a descriptive and transversal survey design was used. All the participants completed the Spanish version of the Psychological Well-Being Scales. The results of the one-way multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the one-way univariate analyses of variance, showed that compared with the women, the men obtained higher scores on the subscales self-acceptance, positive relationships, autonomy, environmental mastery, purpose in life and personal growth. Because of the differences between men and women in their perception of well-being found, these findings suggest that in order to design any intervention for improving the perceived well-being of the students, the variable gender should be taken into account

Barriers for the practice of physical exercise in Mexican university athletes and non-athletes

El objetivo de esta investigación consistió determinar las diferencias y similitudes entre universitarios mexicanos que practican un deporte de manera regular con los que no lo hacen en cuanto a sus perfiles de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico. La muestra total fue de 1223 estudiantes universitarios de 18-36 años de edad; 593 de ellos practican algún deporte y participan regularmente en torneos o competencias deportivas. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Todos los participantes contestaron el Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico de Niñerola y colaboradores. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, mostraron que los universitarios que no practican de manera regular algún deporte son quienes reportan mayor presencia de barreras en las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas (ansiedad física y social, fatiga o pereza, obligaciones y falta de tiempo e instalaciones). Las diferencias encontradas parecen indicar que los universitarios no deportistas perciben mayor probabilidad en la presencia de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico, dificultándoles la práctica de actividad física en mayor medida que a los que practican un deporte de manera regular.The aim of this research was to determine the differences and similarities between Mexican university students who practice a sport on a regular basis and those who do not in terms of their profiles of barriers for practicing physical exercise. The total sample was of 1223 university students of 18-36 years of age; 593 of them practice some sport and participate regularly in tournaments or sports competitions. e research is framed within a quantitative approach with a survey descriptive design. All the participants answered the Barriers Self-Report for the Physical Exercise Practice of Niñerola and collaborators. Results from the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate variance analysis, showed university students who do not regularly practice a sport are those who report the greatest presence of barriers in the four dimensions studied (physical and social anxiety, fatigue or laziness, obligations and lack of time and facilities). The differences found seem to indicate that the non-athletic university students perceive greater probability in the presence of barriers to the practice of physical exercise, making it difficult for them to practice physical activity more than those who practice a sport on a regular basis.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació

Invarianza Factorial del Cuestionario de Autoconcepto Dimensional AUDIM-M en Hombres y Mujeres Universitarios Mexicanos

The present study analyzes the psychometric properties of the Dimensional Self-Concept Questionnaire (AUDIM-M) in university men and women. The total sample was of 730 participants; 365 women and 365 men, with a means age of 20.55 years (SD = 1.87) and 20.78 years (SD = 1.90) respectively. According to the established psychometric requirements, the confirmatory factor analyzes showed that a four-factor structure (personal selfconcept, physical self-concept, social self-concept and academic self-concept) is viable and suitable for both populations (women and men). In addition, the factorial structure, the factorial loads and the intercepts are considered invariant in the two populations; however, there are differences between the populations for the means of the factors physical self-concept and social selfconcept

Motivación Hacia Las Clases De Educación Física En Preadolescentes Mexicanos De Acuerdo Al Género

The aim of the present research was to compare the motivation towards physical education profiles from Mexican elementary school students. The total sample included 274 students (140 girls) from Chihuahua City, Mexico; children's ages ranged from 10 to 12 years. A quantitative approach with a descriptive transversal design was used. Results from a one-way MANOVA followed by univariate analyses of variance showed that compared to boys, girls report higher levels of intrinsic motivation (F = 19.188, p &lt;.001), integrated regulation (F = 13.730, p &lt;.001), identified regulation (F = 11.902, p &lt;.001) and introjected regulation (F = 6.937, p &lt;.01); no significant differences were encountered in external regulation and demotivation. These results indicate that, in general, women show a better profile of motivation towards physical education classes than men. However, it is necessary to develop more research because the issue transcends the scope of the present study

Barriers for the practice of physical exercise in Mexican university athletes and non-athletes

El objetivo de esta investigación consistió determinar las diferencias y similitudes entre universitarios mexicanos que practican un deporte de manera regular con los que no lo hacen en cuanto a sus perfiles de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico. La muestra total fue de 1223 estudiantes universitarios de 18-36 años de edad; 593 de ellos practican algún deporte y participan regularmente en torneos o competencias deportivas. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Todos los participantes contestaron el Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico de Niñerola y colaboradores. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, mostraron que los universitarios que no practican de manera regular algún deporte son quienes reportan mayor presencia de barreras en las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas (ansiedad física y social, fatiga o pereza, obligaciones y falta de tiempo e instalaciones). Las diferencias encontradas parecen indicar que los universitarios no deportistas perciben mayor probabilidad en la presencia de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico, dificultándoles la práctica de actividad física en mayor medida que a los que practican un deporte de manera regular.The aim of this research was to determine the differences and similarities between Mexican university students who practice a sport on a regular basis and those who do not in terms of their profiles of barriers for practicing physical exercise. The total sample was of 1223 university students of 18-36 years of age; 593 of them practice some sport and participate regularly in tournaments or sports competitions. e research is framed within a quantitative approach with a survey descriptive design. All the participants answered the Barriers Self-Report for the Physical Exercise Practice of Niñerola and collaborators. Results from the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate variance analysis, showed university students who do not regularly practice a sport are those who report the greatest presence of barriers in the four dimensions studied (physical and social anxiety, fatigue or laziness, obligations and lack of time and facilities). The differences found seem to indicate that the non-athletic university students perceive greater probability in the presence of barriers to the practice of physical exercise, making it difficult for them to practice physical activity more than those who practice a sport on a regular basis.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació

Barriers for the practice of physical exercise in Mexican university athletes and non-athletes

El objetivo de esta investigación consistió determinar las diferencias y similitudes entre universitarios mexicanos que practican un deporte de manera regular con los que no lo hacen en cuanto a sus perfiles de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico. La muestra total fue de 1223 estudiantes universitarios de 18-36 años de edad; 593 de ellos practican algún deporte y participan regularmente en torneos o competencias deportivas. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Todos los participantes contestaron el Autoinforme de Barreras para la Práctica de Ejercicio Físico de Niñerola y colaboradores. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, mostraron que los universitarios que no practican de manera regular algún deporte son quienes reportan mayor presencia de barreras en las cuatro dimensiones estudiadas (ansiedad física y social, fatiga o pereza, obligaciones y falta de tiempo e instalaciones). Las diferencias encontradas parecen indicar que los universitarios no deportistas perciben mayor probabilidad en la presencia de barreras para la práctica de ejercicio físico, dificultándoles la práctica de actividad física en mayor medida que a los que practican un deporte de manera regular.The aim of this research was to determine the differences and similarities between Mexican university students who practice a sport on a regular basis and those who do not in terms of their profiles of barriers for practicing physical exercise. The total sample was of 1223 university students of 18-36 years of age; 593 of them practice some sport and participate regularly in tournaments or sports competitions. e research is framed within a quantitative approach with a survey descriptive design. All the participants answered the Barriers Self-Report for the Physical Exercise Practice of Niñerola and collaborators. Results from the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate variance analysis, showed university students who do not regularly practice a sport are those who report the greatest presence of barriers in the four dimensions studied (physical and social anxiety, fatigue or laziness, obligations and lack of time and facilities). The differences found seem to indicate that the non-athletic university students perceive greater probability in the presence of barriers to the practice of physical exercise, making it difficult for them to practice physical activity more than those who practice a sport on a regular basis.Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educació