Vevi Sunarti, M. Arinal Rahman, Ciptro Handrianto, Syuraini Syuraini, Lili Dasa Putri, Zahratul Azizah, Nurul Fathihah Nor Azhar
Within this mixed-methods study, researchers in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, investigated women's feelings about their capacity to exercise, the frequency with which they exercised, and the overall sense of empowerment they experienced. The researchers used a sequential explanatory design and interviewed 11 qualitative interviewers and 298 quantitative survey respondents. According to the quantitative data, the participants' physical activity and exercise self-efficacy were rather high. According to qualitative research findings, resistance training and activities with a cultural significance are empowering, gender-centric hurdles are significant, and enjoyment and social support are essential. A complex dynamic was created by interacting several factors, including individual experiences, societal variables, and perceptions of empowerment gained via physical activity. The findings of this study emphasize the significance of gender-specific barriers in exercise settings and the need for tailored and inclusive programs that may assist women in overcoming these barriers via exercise. The implications of this for community organizations, medical professionals, and legislators are the primary focus of the discussion. © 2024 Federacion Espanola de Docentes de Educacion Fisica. All rights reserved.
Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia; University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary; Institute of Teacher Education International Languages, Malaysia
