Effect of Motivation by “Instagram” on Adherence to Physical Activity among Female College Students

Table 3

Frequency and percentage of the extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors.

Motivational factors (subscale)	Number of items	Sample items	Frequency	Percentages
Stress management	4	Because it helps reduce tension	7	12%
Revitalization	3	Because it makes me feel good	0	0%
Enjoyment	4	Because I enjoy the feeling of exerting myself	7	12%
Challenge	4	To give me goals to work toward	7	12%
Social recognition	4	To show my worth to others	1	2%
Affiliation	4	To spend time with friends	0	0%
Competition	4	Because I like trying to win in PA	2	3%
Health pressures	3	Because my doctor advised me to exercise	1	2%
Ill-health avoidance	3	To prevent health problems	21	36%
Positive health	3	To have a healthy body	27	47%
Weight management	4	To stay slim	18	31%
Appearance	4	To look more attractive	11	19%
Strength & endurance	4	To increase my endurance	13	22%
Nimbleness	3	To stay/become more agile	16	28%
Total	51		58	100%