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The Moderating Role of Collectivism on Physical Activity and Family Support: A Cross-Sectional Design
1College of Nursing, Texas Woman's University, Denton (Dr Shin); and Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix (Dr Belyea).
Family & Community Health
|February 19, 2024
Summary
Family support and collectivism significantly boost physical activity in Korean American adults. Age and gender also play a moderating role in this relationship, highlighting cultural and demographic influences on health behaviors.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Behavior Research
Background:
- Collectivism, prioritizing group needs, is a key value for Korean Americans.
- Family support and demographics are known influences on health behaviors in this population.
- Limited research exists on the interplay of collectivism, family support, and demographics regarding physical activity in Korean American adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between family support and physical activity among Korean American adults.
- To examine the moderating effects of demographic characteristics on the family support-physical activity relationship.
- To assess the moderating role of collectivism in the association between family support and physical activity.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study design was employed.
- The study included 110 Korean American adults (18+ years) in a Southwestern US city.
- Data were collected via self-administered questionnaires measuring demographics, collectivism, family support, and physical activity.
Main Results:
- A positive association was found between family support and physical activity.
- Age and gender moderated the relationship between family support and physical activity.
- Collectivism demonstrated a positive relationship with physical activity and moderated the family support-physical activity link.
Conclusions:
- Collectivism and family support are significant factors influencing physical activity levels in Korean American adults.
- Understanding these cultural and social factors is crucial for promoting physical activity in this demographic.
- Interventions targeting family support and collectivism may enhance physical activity engagement among Korean American adults.
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