The behavioral dimensions of Physical Activity during the Pandemic. Greek Society’s data
Keywords:
COVID-19, sex, age, educational status, living statusAbstract
The purpose of this research was to record the attitudes and intentions of adult population, regarding whether they engage in physical activity (PA) or not, during the traffic ban in Greece due to the Pandemic (COVID-19). The sample consisted of 904 people, 417 men and 487 women, aged 18-70 years. The participants completed the Greek version of the Theory of Planned Behavior questionnaire. Analyzes of variance showed that: (a) men had stronger attitudes than women regarding their involvement in PA, as well as (b) the younger age group compared to the middle-aged. Also, education, as well as the standard of living, are important factors, which differentiated the sample. In conclusion, the results of the present research provide particularly useful information about the behaviors of adults during noteworthy situations, such as confinement due to a pandemic.
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