The Study of the Effects of Reading Sports Cartoon Books on the Exercising Motivation of Naresuan University Students

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Chayatee Ngaorangsi
Pakkawat Sertbudra

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effects of reading sports cartoon books on exercise motivation of Naresuan University students. The sample consisted of 100 students from the Faculty of Education enrolled in the academic year 2022. The data were collected using an online questionnaire and analyzed utilizing the mean (equation) and standard deviation (S.D.). The results of the study revealed that 1) 50 percent of students enjoy reading sports cartoon books; 2) most students who like to read sports cartoon books exercise approximately 5-10 times per month; and 3) the motivation level of reading sports cartoon was high. The most influential factors were content ( equation = 4.28, S.D. = 0.864) and character         ( equation = 4.23, S.D. = 0.798), respectively.

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