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Explaining exercise behavior and satisfaction with social exchange theory

J Unger1, C A Johnson

  • 1Department of Preventive Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles 90033, USA.

Perceptual and Motor Skills
|October 1, 1995
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Social exchange theory explains exercise behavior. Perceived rewards, investments, and alternatives influence exercise frequency and satisfaction among health club members.

Area of Science:

  • Health Psychology
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Understanding factors influencing exercise behavior is crucial for public health.
  • Social exchange theory provides a framework for analyzing decisions based on costs and rewards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To test if social exchange theory variables predict exercise behavior and satisfaction.
  • To examine the relationship between perceived exercise rewards, costs, investments, alternatives, and exercise outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • 190 health club members completed questionnaires.
  • Assessed attitudes toward exercise, exercise behavior, and demographic information.
  • Regressed exercise frequency and satisfaction on social exchange theory variables and covariates.

Main Results:

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  • Exercise satisfaction, investments, and available alternatives significantly predicted exercise frequency.
  • Perceived rewards and investments significantly predicted exercise satisfaction.
  • Social exchange theory variables demonstrated significant associations with exercise behavior and satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Social exchange theory is a valuable framework for understanding exercise behavior.
  • Interventions could leverage perceived rewards and investments to enhance exercise adherence and satisfaction.