Studying the effect of aerobic exercise on the rational action of women (case study of women aged 25 to 40 in Tehran)

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1 Professor of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences and Economics, University of Shiraz.

2 Sociology doctoral students studying Iranian issues. Faculty of Social Sciences and Economics, University of Shiraz

Abstract

Rational action towards the peace and comfort of people's lives is closely related to sports; As an important sports factor, aerobics can make an important contribution in expanding and strengthening rational action. This research has investigated the effect of aerobic exercise with the rational action of women present in sports clubs in Tehran. Rational action has been investigated based on the theory of rational action by Eisen and Fishbein (1986) and aerobic exercise based on the theory of athletic motivation by Leiter et al. (2008). This research has a quantitative approach and descriptive-correlation strategy. The studied population was women between the ages of 25 and 40, active in sports clubs in Tehran. The researcher selected 60 women using the purposeful sampling method. The reliability coefficient for the variables of aerobic exercise and rational action were determined as 0.89 and 0.74 respectively, and convergent validity was determined as 0.52 and 0.44 respectively. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the hypotheses using SPSS software. The findings showed that lack of motivation has no significant effect on the rational action of women in Tehran. The internal motivation variable of rational interaction has a significant effect. The external regulator has a significant effect on the rational action of women in Tehran. Mixed regulation does not have a significant effect on the rational action of women in Tehran. Self-accepting regulation has a significant effect on the rational action of women in Tehran. The internalized regulation has a significant effect on the rational action of women in Tehran. By creating internal motivation, external regulator, mixed regulation, self-sustaining regulation, introjected regulation, the rational action of women can be strengthened.

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Journal of Sport Management Knowledge
Volume 1, Issue 1 - Serial Number 1
September 2023
Pages 113-125

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  • Receive Date: 19 August 2023
  • Revise Date: 02 December 2023
  • Accept Date: 07 January 2024

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