Whiteman-Sandland, Jessica, Hawkins, Jemma ![]() |
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Abstract
This is the first study to measure the ‘sense of community’ reportedly offered by the CrossFit gym model. A cross-sectional study adapted Social Capital and General Belongingness scales to compare perceptions of a CrossFit gym and a traditional gym. CrossFit gym members reported significantly higher levels of social capital (both bridging and bonding) and community belongingness compared with traditional gym members. However, regression analysis showed neither social capital, community belongingness, nor gym type was an independent predictor of gym attendance. Exercise and health professionals may benefit from evaluating further the ‘sense of community’ offered by gym-based exercise programmes.
Item Type: | Article |
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Date Type: | Publication |
Status: | Published |
Schools: | Development and Evaluation of Complex Interventions for Public Health Improvement (DECIPHer) Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education) |
Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Community health psychology, social capital, exercise behaviour, physical activity, social support. |
Publisher: | SAGE Journals |
ISSN: | 1359-1053 |
Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 30 August 2016 |
Date of Acceptance: | 12 July 2016 |
Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 21:15 |
URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/94078 |
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