Motivation Influencing Exercise Behavior of People Using the Service of Ayutthaya Province Stadium

Abstract

     The objectives of this research were (1) to compare the exercise behavior of people using the service of Ayutthaya Province Stadium, classified by gender and age, (2) to test intrinsic motivation, consisting of knowledge, attitude and perceived benefit influencing exercise behavior, (3) to test extrinsic motivation consisting of location suitability, availability of exercise equipment, and support from surrounding people  influencing the exercise behavior. This was a quantitative research. A questionnaire was used as a research instrument collect data from the sample of 400 people visiting Ayutthaya Province Stadium for exercise. The sample was selected based on a nonprobability sampling and convenience sampling. Data were analyzed using statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test, One-way ANOVA, and multiple regression analysis. The results of this study indicated that for intrinsic motivation, knowledge, attitude and perceived benefit influenced exercise behavior. For extrinsic motivation, location suitability, availability of exercise equipment, and support from surrounding people influenced the exercise behavior.