Table 2 Summary of samples characteristics
From: Exercise, physical activity, and self-determination theory: A systematic review
Characteristics | Samples K (%) |
|---|---|
Sample size | |
< 100 | 13 (18.0) |
100-300 | 38 (52.8) |
300-500 | 12 (16.7) |
≥ 500 | 9 (12.5) |
Gender | |
Women only | 11 (15.3) |
Men only | 1 (1.4) |
Men and Women – Combined | 46 (63.9) |
Men and Women – Separately | 14 (19.4) |
Location | |
Western countries | 70 (97.2) |
Non-western countries | 2 (2.8) |
Mean age, years | |
≤24 | 21 (29.2) |
25-44 | 28 (38.8) |
45-64 | 22 (30.6) |
≥ 65 | 1 (1.4) |
Design | |
Cross-Sectional | 45 (62.5) |
Longitudinal – Observational | 16 (22.2) |
Longitudinal – Experimental | 9 (12.5) |
Mixed Method | 2 (2.8) |
Exercise Data Collection | |
Self-reported Exercise | 56 (77.8) |
Exercise Stages of Change | 13 (18.1) |
Accelerometry/pedometry | 4 (5.6) |
Other* | 6 (8.3) |
Total K | 72 |