Table 2 Socio-psychological statement scores of the four major ethnic groups regarding attitude, social support and self-efficacy.

1. If I am physically active on a regular basis, I feel good.

2.65 (.60)

2.65 (.65)

2.60 (.69)

2.76 (.57)

2.75 (.53)

N.S.

3. If I am physically active on a regular basis, I think less about my problems.

2.47 (.73)

2.61 (.65)

2.50 (.73)

2.74 (.55)

2.54 (.74)

D < S

4. If I am physically active on a regular basis, I meet new people.

2.75 (.53)

2.75 (.56)

2.68 (.58)

2.75 (.61)

2.73 (.53)

N.S.

5. An advantage of physical activity is that I am out of the house more often.

2.08 (.92)

2.43 (.81)

2.35 (.81)

2.62 (.72)

2.52 (.72)

D < M, S, O

6. I find it enjoyable to be physically active on a regular basis.

2.57 (.65)

2.84 (.43)

2.72 (.53)

2.86 (.42)

2.74 (.53)

D < M, S

Attitudes, con

2. Exercising is more for men than for women.

- 1.02 (.14)

- 1.20 (.56)

- 1.21 (.57)

- 1.10 (.38)

- 1.15 (.46)

D < M, T

7. If I am physically active, I feel embarrassed.

- 1.50 (.78)

- 1.38 (.66)

- 1.51 (.77)

- 1.25 (.59)

- 1.49 (.72)

D, T > S

8. I am too old to start exercising.

- 1.07 (.32)

- 1.17 (.47)

- 1.24 (.55)

- 1.10 (.41)

- 1.21 (.57)

T > D

Social support

Support from husband/wife

2.49 (.75)

2.13 (.83)

2.04 (87)

2.27 (.89)

2.36 (.78)

T < D

Support from other relatives

2.20 (.84)

2.15 (.81)

2.16 (.81)

2.13 (.83)

2.18 (.78)

N.S.

Support from friends

2.10 (.74)

2.11 (.73)

2.08 (.75)

1.99 (.70)

1.97 (.78)

N.S.

Self-efficacy (confident they will exercise regularly)

During bad weather

2.80 (.52)

2.69 (.68)

2.45 (.80)

2.61 (.70)

2.37 (.84)

D > T, O M > O

When feeling tired

2.35 (.72)

2.10 (.84)

1.93 (.87)

2.17 (.83)

2.13 (.85)

D > T

When feeling stressed

2.65 (.60)

2.42 (.76)

2.34 (.84)

2.54 (.68)

2.51 (.70)

D > T