The Influential Factors Affecting the Exercise Habits of Ethnic University Students at Kunming University: An Analysis Based on AMOS Structural Equation Modeling
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This study investigates the factors influencing exercise habits among ethnic university students at Kunming University, utilizing a sample of 1,017 students. The Delphi method identified 24 factors that influence the exercise habits of ethnic minority university students. Exploratory factor analysis was then conducted to further analyze the data, leading to the development of a model of these influencing factors, which was empirically tested using AMOS software. The findings suggest that exercise habits among ethnic university students are shaped by multiple factors, with individual influences being the most significant, followed by family, campus, and societal influences. This study provides theoretical insights for improving physical activity among ethnic university students, and based on these findings, several recommendations
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