Gender and level of kinesiophobia in adult population of southern Poland
Journal Title: European Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine - Year 2012, Vol 10, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Hypokinesis, being one of the major causes of diseases, constitutes a big problem for modern developed societies. The solution to it will become achievable after diagnosing the major causes of passivity. It has been assumed that physical passivity is caused by kinesiophobia, understood as character disposition. Objective: The aim of the study is to establish the level and potential dimorphic differences of barriers to physical activity. Subject group and methodology: 996 people (708 female, 288 male) were examined using psychometric techniques. A Polish version of Kinesiophobia Causes Scale (KCS) questionnaire was used supported by author’s demographics. Statistical analysis encompassed carrying out descriptive statistics and comparison of subjects on the basis of gender (U Mann Whitney test), age and place of residence (ANOVA). Also the relationship between BMI and domains and the general indicator of kinesiophobia was examined. Results: Gender is the factor differentiating the level of kinesiophobia both in regard to its general level as well as biological and psychological spheres. Conclusion: When creating both preventive and therapeutic programmes among various factors of kinesiophobia as well as gender differentiation should be taken into consideration.
Authors and Affiliations
Andrzej Knapik, Edward Saulicz, Michał Kuszewski, Andrzej Myśliwiec, Jerzy Rottermund, Ryszard Plinta
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