The income and demographic determinants of physical activity intensity: Evidence from a developing country
Estimating the factors affecting participation decisions of physical activity has continuously received significant research attention. However, the effects of income and demographic factors on physical activity intensity have seldom been studied thoroughly, especially in developing countries. To...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2017
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/61452/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61452/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61452/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/61452/1/MARGIN%20PHYSICAL%20ACTIVITY%20CHEAH.pdf |
| Summary: | Estimating the factors affecting participation decisions of physical activity has continuously
received significant research attention. However, the effects of income and demographic
factors on physical activity intensity have seldom been studied thoroughly, especially in
developing countries. To fill this research gap, the income and demographic determinants
of the time spent on both vigorous- and moderate-intense physical activities among
Malaysian adults are estimated using a censored regression model. The results are
comparable to those in developed countries, such as the USA and Australia, which show
that income, age, education level and being unemployed are negatively associated with the
time spent on both vigorous- and moderate-intense physical activities. Compared to females,
males spend more time on vigorous-intense physical activity but less time on moderateintense
physical activity. The present study suggests that acquiring a better understanding
of the factors that can affect physical activity intensity is important for policy development. |
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