Table 4 Perceived influence on physical activity by perceived comparison category for each network
Networks | Comparison categories | Comparison to Nominee’s physical activity, N (%)a | Influence on physical activity, Mean (SD) | χ 2 (p-value)b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Family | Better | 46 (39.7) | 4.87 (2.74) | 19.33 (<0.001) |
Same as | 21 (18.1) | 3.86 (2.67) | ||
Worse | 49 (42.2) | 2.45 (2.08) | ||
College Friends | Better | 48 (46.2) | 3.77 (1.90) | 17.48 (<0.001) |
Same as | 32 (30.8) | 2.34 (1.82) | ||
Worse | 24 (23.1) | 2.08 (1.73) | ||
High School Friends | Better | 33 (37.9) | 2.73 (2.20) | 2.67 (0.26) |
Same as | 23 (26.4) | 2.52 (2.01) | ||
Worse | 31 (35.6) | 1.81 (1.60) | ||
Significant Others | Better | 5 (27.8) | 4.20 (2.17) | 3.15 (0.21) |
Same as | 8 (44.4) | 6.63 (2.39) | ||
Worse | 5 (27.8) | 5.20 (3.11) |