Exercise Behavior and Its Related Factors Among Senior High School Students in Bangkok

Authors

  • Nutnicha Makphon Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Benjaporn Watcharakornpaisarn Program in Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Feeda-e Lateh Program in Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University
  • Suchit Yonsapsiri Program in Health Education and Health Promotion, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University

Keywords:

Exercise behavior, Senior high school students, Self-efficacy

Abstract

Exercise is very important for physical and mental health development in children and adolescents. This survey research aims to study the factors related to exercise behavior among high school students in Bangkok, Thailand. The sample consisted of 342 students from a high school in Bangkok. Data was collected using a questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics, including t-tests and ANOVA.

      After analyzing the factors related to exercise behavior among the sample group, it was found that gender and study plan were significantly associated with exercise behavior (ρ < .001 and ρ = 0.004). Additionally, attitude, self-efficacy, and supporting factors also showed significant differences (ρ < .001). Bonferroni post-hoc tests were conducted to compare mean differences among groups based on study plan, attitude, self-efficacy, and supporting factors. This study suggested developing policies and improving school facilities, as well as enhancing motivation through activities and family engagement to promote exercise.

Finally, the study results reflected that promoting exercise among students should be implemented along with appropriate policies, motivating activities, and support from both families and schools, in order to sustainably enhance physical and mental health.

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2025-05-02 — Updated on 2025-05-02

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Makphon, N., Watcharakornpaisarn, B., Lateh, F.- e ., & Yonsapsiri, S. (2025). Exercise Behavior and Its Related Factors Among Senior High School Students in Bangkok. Public Health Policy and Laws Journal, 11(2), 317–329. retrieved from https://so05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/journal_law/article/view/279089

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Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): May-August

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