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Examining College Music Majors' Perceived Barriers and Motivation to Exercise
Matthew W Seitz, Jacob J Levy1, Barbara A Murphy
1Dep. of Psychology, University of Tennessee, 1404 Circle Drive, Rm 410 B, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA. Tel 865-974-4866, fax 865-974-9530. jlevy4@utk.edu.
Medical Problems of Performing Artists
|December 1, 2020
Summary
College music majors who are more motivated to exercise and confident in overcoming barriers engage in physical activity more frequently. This highlights key factors influencing exercise habits in this population.
Area of Science:
- Health Psychology
- Exercise Science
- Music Education
Background:
- Music majors often do not identify as exercisers, posing potential health risks.
- Self-determination theory provides a framework for understanding motivation in behavior.
- Previous research indicates a gap in understanding exercise behavior within music student populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between exercise motivation, self-efficacy, and physical activity frequency in collegiate music majors.
- To investigate how self-determination theory principles apply to exercise engagement in this demographic.
- To identify barriers to exercise specific to music students.
Main Methods:
- 106 college music majors completed questionnaires on exercise frequency, motivation (Behavioural Regulation in Exercise Questionnaire-2), and self-efficacy (Barriers Specific Self-Efficacy Scale).
- Demographic data included participation in marching music activities.
- Correlational analyses were used to assess relationships between variables.
Main Results:
- Higher identified motivation for exercise and greater self-efficacy in overcoming barriers were significantly associated with increased exercise frequency.
- Female music students reported lower self-efficacy in overcoming exercise barriers compared to male students.
- Findings underscore the importance of intrinsic motivation and perceived competence.
Conclusions:
- Music majors' exercise frequency is influenced by their motivational drive and confidence in navigating obstacles.
- Addressing gender-specific self-efficacy deficits may improve exercise participation among female music students.
- Understanding the unique exercise culture within music programs is crucial for developing targeted health interventions.
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