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Self-reported exercise frequency and personality: a population-based study in Japan.

Y Arai1, S Hisamichi

  • 1Research Unit for Nursing, Caring Sciences, and Psychology, National Institute for Longevity Sciences, Aichi, Japan. yarai@nils.go.jp

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|March 3, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Personality traits influence exercise habits. Higher extraversion correlates with more exercise, while higher neuroticism and psychoticism correlate with less exercise in adults aged 40-64.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Exercise Science

Background:

  • Understanding the link between personality and physical activity is crucial for public health initiatives.
  • Previous research suggests personality traits may influence health behaviors, including exercise frequency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between personality traits and exercise frequency in a large Japanese population sample.
  • To determine if specific Eysenck Personality Questionnaire-Revised (EPQ-R) dimensions are associated with varying levels of physical activity.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 22,448 residents aged 40-64 in Miyagi, Japan.
  • Self-administered questionnaires were used to assess exercise frequency and personality using the Japanese version of the EPQ-R.

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  • Analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) controlled for potential confounders like age, marital status, and education.

    • Main Results:

    • Higher scores on Extraversion were significantly associated with increased exercise frequency in both sexes.
    • Elevated scores on Neuroticism and Psychoticism were significantly linked to a higher likelihood of "not exercising" across both sexes.
    • These associations remained consistent after controlling for demographic and social factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Specific personality dimensions, namely Extraversion, Neuroticism, and Psychoticism, show a clear relationship with exercise frequency in the general adult population.
    • These findings highlight the potential role of personality in exercise behavior, suggesting targeted interventions may be beneficial.
    • The study underscores the importance of considering personality in strategies aimed at promoting physical activity and improving public health outcomes.