LGBTQ+ college students report more barriers, less benefits to physical activity and sport participation: A quantitative and qualitative study.
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| Title: | LGBTQ+ college students report more barriers, less benefits to physical activity and sport participation: A quantitative and qualitative study. |
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| Authors: | Peterson, Keegan T., Frederick, Ginny M., Bopp, Melissa |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. May2025, Vol. 73 Issue 5, p2046-2053. 8p. |
| Subjects: | Binary gender system, Safety, Qualitative research, Perceived discrimination, Diversity & inclusion policies, Psychology of LGBTQ+ people, Questionnaires, Interviewing, Health occupations students, Quantitative research, Multivariate analysis, Descriptive statistics, Sports participation, Cisgender people, Heterosexuals, Analysis of variance, Psychology of college students, Comparative studies, Data analysis software, Physical activity, Psychosocial factors |
| Abstract: | Objective: To examine perceived benefits and barriers to physical activity (PA) and sports participation among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, other (LGBTQ+) college students and their cis-gender, heterosexual counterparts (non-LGBTQ+). Participants: Participants were 101 college students. Methods: A modified Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (m-EBBS) assessed perceived benefits and barriers to PA. Multivariate ANOVA assessed differences in perceptions between the two groups. Open-ended survey questions and interviews assessed qualitative descriptions of perceived benefits and barriers from LGBTQ+ students. Results: LGBTQ+ students reported more perceived barriers, fewer perceived physical and mental benefits of PA, and fewer positive social outcomes of PA compared to non-LGBTQ+ students. LGBTQ-specific barriers to PA included Accessibility, Gender Binary, Discomfort from Other User's Behaviors, Perceived Discrimination, Lack of Knowledge, and Visibility. LGBTQ-specific barriers to sports participation included Safety as a concern. Conclusion: Future research is needed to examine methods to reduce PA barriers faced by LGBTQ+ students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | Objective: To examine perceived benefits and barriers to physical activity (PA) and sports participation among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, other (LGBTQ+) college students and their cis-gender, heterosexual counterparts (non-LGBTQ+). Participants: Participants were 101 college students. Methods: A modified Exercise Benefits and Barriers Scale (m-EBBS) assessed perceived benefits and barriers to PA. Multivariate ANOVA assessed differences in perceptions between the two groups. Open-ended survey questions and interviews assessed qualitative descriptions of perceived benefits and barriers from LGBTQ+ students. Results: LGBTQ+ students reported more perceived barriers, fewer perceived physical and mental benefits of PA, and fewer positive social outcomes of PA compared to non-LGBTQ+ students. LGBTQ-specific barriers to PA included Accessibility, Gender Binary, Discomfort from Other User's Behaviors, Perceived Discrimination, Lack of Knowledge, and Visibility. LGBTQ-specific barriers to sports participation included Safety as a concern. Conclusion: Future research is needed to examine methods to reduce PA barriers faced by LGBTQ+ students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 07448481 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/07448481.2025.2511936 |
