Exercise Attitudes and Behaviors: A Survey of Adults Age 50-79 - Aarp

Appendix A: Annotated Questionnaires
19. I’m going to read a list of benefits people say they get from exercise. For
each one, please tell me whether you feel it is a major reason, a minor reason,
or not really a reason why you exercise. If you never exercise, just let me
know. First… [READ EACH ITEM]
Major Minor Not a Never
reason reason reason exercise DK/Ref.
[ROTATE]
Feeling good about yourself........................ 77 12 3 1 7
Feeling in control of your life ..................... 63 21 8 1 7
Fighting aging ............................................. 55 25 12 * 8
Having fun................................................... 54 29 9 1 6
Improving your overall health..................... 84 6 2 * 8
Increasing your energy level ....................... 78 12 3 1 7
Increasing your fitness level........................ 77 12 4 1 7
Preventing disease....................................... 68 17 6 * 8
Looking good .............................................. 58 26 8 * 7
Having better sex......................................... 30 29 28 1 12
Socializing with other people...................... 32 40 20 1 7
Reducing stress............................................ 61 24 8 * 7
Controlling my weight ................................ 70 15 7 1 7
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