THE ROLE OF SOCIAL PHYSIQUE ANXIETY ON EXERCISE PARTICIPATION AMONG THE NIGERIAN YOUTH

Good health is an essential aspect of human well-being and overall lifestyle. Attention must be given to actions capable maintaining good well-being. Thus, participating in regular exercise integral health-promoting behavior. However, it observed that despite the benefits associated with participation, most individuals still live a sedentary lifestyle, especially youth. The primary purpose this study was investigate role social physique anxiety (SPA) on participation among Nigerian One hundred twenty-eight youths randomly selected from tertiary institutions Kogi State, Nigeria, participated study. participants completed self-report measure assessing SPA exercise. A simple regression model adopted test assumption result investigation revealed positive interaction between physical activity. concludes determinant