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

Factorial Composition of a General Self-Efficacy Scale in Mexican University Students

The present study aims to investigate whether the psychometric results proposed by (Sanjuan, Perez, & Bermúdez, 2000) for general selfefficacy scale replicate. The total sample was of 282 subjects; 142 women and 140 men, college students from the city of La Paz Baja California Sur Mexico, with an mean age of 20.3 years (SD = 1.6) for women and 20.9 years (SD = 1.6) for men. The factorial structure of the questionnaire was analyzed by confirmatory factor analysis. The analysis shows a feasible and appropriate factor structure. The structure of a one factor, based on statistical and substantive criteria, has shown adequate fit indicators of reliability and validity. In addition, the factor obtained a Cronbach´s alpha coefficient of .914. Future research should replicate these findings in larger samples

Resiliencia Percibida en Estudiantes Universitarios Comparaciones Por Género

The purpose of this research was to compare the resilience profiles of Mexican university students. The total sample was 1083 subjects; 575 women and 508 men, students of the Autonomous University of Chihuahua Mexico, with ages between 18 and 28 years. The approach adopted in the research was framed a quantitative, a descriptive design type survey. The results of the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate variance analysis, show that women report the highest levels of resilience in the social support factor (F = 7.049, p El objetivo de esta investigación consistió comparar los perfiles de resiliencia de estudiantes universitarios mexicanos. La muestra consistió en 1083 sujetos; 575 mujeres y 508 hombres, estudiantes de la Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua México, con edad entre 18 y 28 años. El diseño de la investigación se realizó dentro del enfoque cuantitativo, de tipo descriptivo mediante el uso de la encuesta. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, en los resultados se resalta que las mujeres son las que obtienen mayores niveles relacionados con la resiliencia en el factor apoyo social (F = 7.049, p < .01), mientras que los hombres lo hacen en los factores fortaleza y confianza (F = 17.213, p < .001) y estructura (F = 11.418, p < .001); y sin diferencias significativas en los factores competencia social y apoyo familiar. Estos resultados revelan que en general los hombres muestran un mejor perfil de resiliencia que las mujeres. No obstante, se recomienda el desarrollo de mayores investigaciones al respecto debido a la importancia del tema

Motives for Male and Female University Students Engaging in Physical Exercise

This paper focuses on comparing the motives for male and female Mexican university students engaging in physical exercise. The sample consisted of 455 participants; 237 women and 218 men with a mean age of 20.07 years (SD = 2.04) and 21.50 years (SD = 2.38) respectively. The approach adopted for this research was quantitative with a survey like descriptive design. Results from the multivariate analysis of variance, followed up by univariate analysis of variance, show that men exhibit a better motivational profile to engage in physical exercise. The encountered differences among female and male university students with respect to their motives in performing physical exercise suggest that when designing any type of interventionwith the goal of improving motivational profiles, it is necessary to consider the variable gender. Future research should replicate these results in larger samples

Actitudes Hacia los Adultos Mayores en Universitarios Mexicanos: Comparaciones por Género

El objetivo de esta investigación consistió en comparar los perfiles de actitud hacia los adultos mayores de alumnos y alumnas universitarios mexicanos. La muestra total fue de 1634 sujetos; 841 mujeres y 793 hombres, con una edad media de 20.48 años (DE= 1.73) y 20.86 años (DE= 1.88) respectivamente. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, revelan que las mujeres son quienes muestran una actitud más positiva hacia los adultos mayores en los factores esfera personal y esfera social, mientras que en lo que se refiere al factor esfera emocional no se encontraron diferencias. Las diferencias encontradas entre hombres y mujeres con respecto a su actitud hacia el adulto mayor, sugieren que al diseñar cualquier tipo de intervención que tenga como objetivo mejorar dicha actitud habrá que tomar en cuenta la variable género. Futuras investigaciones deberían replicar estos hallazgos en muestras más amplias. This paper focuses on comparing the attitude profiles towards older adults of Mexican university students. The total sample of the study was 1634 subjects, 841 women and 793 men, with an average age of 20.48 years (SD = 1.73) and 20.86 years (SD = 1.88) respectively. The approach adopted in the research was framed within a quantitative approach with a descriptive design type survey. The results of the multivariate analysis of variance, followed by the univariate analysis of variance, revealed that women are the ones who show a more positive attitude towards older adults in the factors personal sphere and social sphere. On the other hand, in what refers to the emotional sphere factor, no differences were found. The differences found between men and women, with respect to their attitude towards the elderly, suggest that when designing any type of intervention that aims to improve this attitude, the gender variable has to be taken into account. Future researches should replicate these findings on a wider sampling

Self-efficacy in Teamwork and Entrepreneurship in University Students from Social and Health Sciences Programs

The purpose of the present descriptive study is to compare the profiles of perceived self-efficacy in teamwork and entrepreneurship between Health Sciences and Social Sciences university students. The total sample consists of 972 participants: 484 from the Health Sciences and 488 from the Social Sciences programs, with an average age of 18.68 years (SD = 1.52) and 18.48 years (SD = 1.26) respectively. A quantitative approach with a descriptive and transversal survey design was used. All the participants completed the Selfefficacy Teamwork and Entrepreneurship Scale. The results of the one-way multivariate analysis of variance, followed by one-way univariate analysis of variance, showed that the Social Sciences students reported statistically significant (p < .05) better perceived self-efficacy, desired self-efficacy and reachable self-efficacy in teamwork than the Health Sciences participants, while the students of health sciences are perceived with a greater possibility of improvement in their perceived self-efficacy. Regarding the entrepreneurship factor, the Social Sciences students reported statistically significant greater perceived self-efficacy, desired and reachable self-efficacy than their Health Sciences counterparts (p < .05)

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

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

Percepción de Calidad de Vida en Adultos Mayores Chihuahuenses, Comparaciones por Género

La calidad de vida es un estado de satisfacción general que se manifiesta a partir de la percepción de los individuos de su estado físico, psicológico y social. En este orden, el objetivo de esta investigación consistió comparar los perfiles de calidad de vida percibida en adultos mayores chihuahuenses. La muestra total fue de 492 adultos mayores; 291 mujeres y 201 hombres, con edades entre los 60 y 90 años. El abordaje adoptado en la investigación se enmarcó dentro de un enfoque cuantitativo con un diseño descriptivo tipo encuesta. Los resultados del análisis multivariante de la varianza, seguido por los análisis de varianza univariados, muestran que los hombres reportaron una mejor percepción de calidad de vida en los factores función física, vitalidad, rol físico, dolor corporal, rol emocional y salud mental; y sin diferencias significativas en los factores salud general y función social. Estos resultados revelan que en general los hombres en comparación con las mujeres muestran mayores niveles de percepción de calidad de vida. No obstante, es preciso desarrollar más investigación al respecto pues el tema trasciende del todo los alcances de la presente investigación. The quality of life is a state of general satisfaction that is manifested from the perception of individuals of their physical, psychological and social status. In this order, the goal of the present research was to compare the profiles of perceived quality of life in elderly participants from the State of Chihuahua. The total sample was 492 elderly people; 291 women and 201 men, with age ranging between 60 and 90 years. The adopted approach was quantitative with a descriptive, survey-like design. Results from the multivariate analyses of variance, followed up by univariate analyses of variance, showed that men report a better perception of quality of life on the factors physical functioning, vitality, physical role, body pain, emotional role and mental health; with no significant differences on the general health and social functioning factors. These results reveal that in general men in comparison to women show higher levels of perception of quality of life. However, it is important to develop more research because the topic trascends the scope of the present study