The Relationship Between Extroversion and Leisure Motivation: Evidence From Fitness Center Participation

Abstract

In this study the relationship between extroversion and leisure motivation in Taiwanese fitness center members was examined. A systematic sampling (one out of ten entering the fitness center) produced 424 usable questionnaires for the final data analysis. The findings reveal that extroversion is positively correlated with the four leisure motivation dimensions: Intellectual, Social, Competence-mastery and Stimulus-avoidance. We therefore conclude that extroverts will be highly motivated to attend fitness centers.

Motivations of non-Buddhists visiting Buddhist temples

“…The goal was to determine whether linkages existed between dimensions of the scale and behavioural variables associated with visiting a Buddhist temple. The scale was chosen because it is relevant to leisure experiences, possesses a proven measure of reliability and an acceptable level of content validity (Blakely & Dattilo, 1993;Lin, Chen, Wang, & Cheng, 2007;Lounsbury & Polik, 1992;Mohsin & Ryan 2007;Murray & Nakajima, 1999;Ryan & Glendon, 1998;Uzzell, 1984). A survey questionnaire based on the LMS scale was designed to assess motivations to visit Buddhist temples.…”

Big Five Personality Characteristics and Adherence to Clinic-Based Rehabilitation Activities After ACL Surgery: A Prospective Analysis

“…Across studies of adherence to exercise regimens, medication regimens, and various “wellness behaviors,” positive associations have been found between adherence and conscientiousness [6-9], agreeableness [6], and extraversion [6, 8, 10-12]. Negative associations have been documented between neuroticism and adherence [6, 8, 11].…”

The effect of leisure coping on depressive symptoms among individuals with depression: examination of potential confounding effects of physical activity and extraversion

“…Extraversion was suspected to confound the effect of leisure coping because extroverts typically derive greater benefit from leisure participation (Hills & Argyle, 1998); however, our results suggest that the effect of leisure coping exists regardless of the level of extraversion. Although introverts may have lower motivation to engage in leisure activities compared to extroverts (Lin et al, 2007), health service professionals can assist clients in identifying leisure activities that can be used for stress coping, and developing plans to use them when they are under stress.…”

“…Extraversion has also been found to predict the amount of physical activity in a 4-week longitudinal study (de Bruijn et al, 2009). In addition, extroverts have been found to have higher motivation to engage in leisure activities (Lin et al, 2007), and express higher positive emotions derived from leisure participations than introverts (Hills & Argyle, 1998). Second, extraversion/positive affectivity has been posited as instrumental in the development and course of depression (Brown & Barlow, 2009;Brown, Chorpita, & Barlow, 1998), as well as positively associated with behavioral activation (Carver & White, 1994) and self-determination orientation (Deponte, 2004;Olesen, Thomsen, Schnieber, & Tønnesvang, 2010).…”

“…This presents possible confounding factors given that physical activity is known to have anti-depressive qualities (Ströhle, 2009). In addition, leisure coping may be related to particular personality types, such as extraversion, which has been associated with greater leisure participation (Lin et al, 2007;Nawijn & Veenhoven, 2013), greater physical activity participation (de Bruijn, de Groot, van den Putte, & Rhodes, 2009;Rhodes & Smith, 2006), and lower symptoms of depression (Jylhä, & Isometsä, 2006). Thus, physical activity and extraversion might confound the effect of leisure coping on depressive symptoms for individuals with major depressive disorder.…”