Gender differences of planned behavior for sports practice, healthy lifestyles and life satisfaction of veteran athletes

Authors

  • Marco Batista Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco image/svg+xml http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3318-2472 (unauthenticated)
  • Marta Leyton-Román Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid , Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Madrid
  • Susana Lobato-Muñoz Facultad de Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres , Facultad de Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres
  • Ruth Jiménez-Castuera Facultad de Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres , Facultad de Deporte, Universidad de Extremadura, Cáceres

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24197/aefd.0.2019.22-51

Keywords:

Planned behavior, well-being, gender, sport, veterans

Abstract

The aim was to analyze gender differences of planned behavior for sports practice, healthy lifestyles and satisfaction with the lives of veteran athletes. The sample consisted of 320 Portuguese veterans of both sexes, aged between 30-60 years (M = 44 SD = 8.6), competitors of various modalities. The Measurement Questionnaire for Planned Behavior, the Life Satisfaction Questionnaire and the Healthy Lifestyle Questionnaire were used as instruments of measurement. Data revealed that veteran Portuguese athletes differ in planned behavior when compared between genders. Female athletes revealed significantly higher levels of satisfaction with life and healthy eating habits as well as rest when compared to male athletes, cognitive and behavioral indicators of superior well-being by the action of sports. This study contributes to the understanding of the role of sport in promoting well-being in the veteran population, and it is of interest to foster the perception of behavioral control in both genders as a way of strengthening intentions and consequently maintenance in adherence to sports practice.

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Published

2019-12-20

Issue

Vol. 21 (2019)

Section

Artículos

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How to Cite

Gender differences of planned behavior for sports practice, healthy lifestyles and life satisfaction of veteran athletes. (2019). Agora for Physical Education and Sport, 21, 22-51. https://doi.org/10.24197/aefd.0.2019.22-51