Characteristics of regular exercise habits among people in the northern mountainous regions of Vietnam
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Date
2026
Authors
Dao, Le Thi Minh
Chung, Nguyen Dinh
Ngoc, Mai Thi Bich
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Servicio de Publicaciones. Universidad de Murcia
Abstract
This study aimed to analyze and compare the characteristics of sports participation behavior among
mountainous populations in the Northern, Central, and Southern regions of Vietnam. A sociological
survey method was employed to examine and compare physical exercise habits across these regions,
focusing on exercise level, temporal characteristics (time and frequency), types and forms of physical
activity, as well as participants’ awareness of the meaning and benefits of physical exercise. The total
sample comprised 3,429 participants, including 1,842 males and 1,587 females. The research results
indicated that the proportion of mountainous populations regularly engaging in physical exercise was
relatively similar across the three regions. Participants in all regions tended to practice both modern
and traditional sports. However, the content of physical exercise showed statistically significant
differences among the regions (p<0.05). In addition, the majority of respondents demonstrated
positive and stable motivations for engaging in physical activity. Their perceptions of the meaning
and benefits of physical exercise also varied significantly across regions. These findings highlight
important considerations for the development and promotion of physical activity programs among
mountainous populations in Vietnam.
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Keywords
Mass Sports , Exercise Habits , Exercise Behavior , Regular Physical Activity , Sports
Citation
SPORT TK. Year 2026. Volume 15. Article 28
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