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ERIC Number: EJ1419052
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 8
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-0744-8481
EISSN: EISSN-1940-3208
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Gender Differences in Stress, Resilience, and Physical Activity during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Karissa L. Peyer; Elizabeth D. Hathaway; Kevin Doyle
Journal of American College Health, v72 n2 p598-605 2024
Objective: To evaluate gender differences in physical activity (PA), stress and resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants: Students (n = 300) at a southeastern US university. Methods: Perceived Stress (PSS), Resiliency (BRS), Life Events (LEI), and PA were recorded via online survey in Summer 2020. PSS, BRS, LEI, and PA were compared between males and females. Two-way ANOVAs examined gender and frequency effects on PSS and BRS. Results: Females had lower BRS and higher PSS and LEI scores than males (all p < 0.001). PSS/BRS scores were more strongly correlated with PA in males. Significant gender × frequency interactions were found for PSS (vigorous, p = 0.03) and for BRS (moderate, p = 0.049). There was a significant main effect of frequency for PSS with strength training (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Results suggest that interventions may be particularly needed for females and those with low PA levels.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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