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024 7 |a 10.1186/s12889-025-22661-z  |2 doi 
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045 2 |b d20250101  |b d20251231 
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100 1 |a Shao, Yan 
245 1 |a The motivational factor of working to involve outdoor sport as mediated by health awareness and social influence: a case study for China and Malaysia 
260 |b Springer Nature B.V.  |c 2025 
513 |a Case Study Journal Article 
520 3 |a ObjectivesThis study examines the motivating factors influencing outdoor sports participation in China and Malaysia, emphasizing the mediating roles of social influence and health consciousness, and their implications for policy and community engagement.Study designA mixed-methods approach was employed in this cross-sectional study, integrating quantitative surveys and qualitative focus group discussions to capture diverse perspectives on outdoor sports participation and its motivating factors.MethodsData were collected from 500 individuals using self-administered questionnaires assessing motivation, social influence, health awareness, and participation frequency. Statistical analyses, including regression, mediation, and correlation, were conducted to explore the relationships between these variables. Focus group discussions provided additional insights into the motivational factors driving outdoor sports engagement, with particular attention to the role of social influence and community-driven initiatives.ResultsFindings reveal a significant positive relationship between health awareness and the motivation to engage in outdoor sports. Social influence indirectly affects participation through its impact on health awareness and motivation. Comparative analysis highlights both similarities and differences in these dynamics between China and Malaysia. The study demonstrates the importance of leveraging social networks, community programs, and digital campaigns to foster outdoor sports participation.ConclusionsThe study underscores the crucial role of social influence and health awareness in shaping outdoor sports participation. These insights inform policy recommendations, advocating for integrated health education programs and community-driven social interventions. Policymakers should focus on fostering community engagement through digital campaigns, public health initiatives, and government-backed programs that use social influence to promote outdoor sports and physical activity, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes. 
651 4 |a Malaysia 
651 4 |a China 
651 4 |a Asia 
653 |a Physical fitness 
653 |a Health promotion 
653 |a Exercise 
653 |a Technological change 
653 |a Physical activity 
653 |a Nutrition 
653 |a Health care expenditures 
653 |a Malnutrition 
653 |a Motivation 
653 |a Immunization 
653 |a Community 
653 |a Influence 
653 |a Parent educational background 
653 |a Community involvement 
653 |a Minority & ethnic groups 
653 |a Participation 
653 |a Focus groups 
653 |a Case studies 
653 |a Public health 
653 |a Rural areas 
653 |a Urbanization 
653 |a Comparative analysis 
653 |a Social networks 
653 |a Social participation 
653 |a Policy making 
653 |a Disease prevention 
653 |a Statistical analysis 
653 |a Health education 
653 |a Social organization 
653 |a Social programs 
653 |a Outdoor activities 
653 |a Community support 
653 |a Sports 
653 |a Well being 
653 |a Cultural differences 
653 |a Education policy 
653 |a Cross-sectional studies 
653 |a Campaigns 
653 |a Health status 
653 |a Self evaluation 
653 |a Health initiatives 
653 |a Sports participation 
653 |a Social motivation 
653 |a Social interventions 
653 |a Educational programs 
653 |a Health care policy 
653 |a Consciousness 
653 |a Athletes 
653 |a Mediation 
653 |a Public policy 
653 |a Social 
700 1 |a Wang, Lei 
700 1 |a Hao Tian Jin 
700 1 |a Ye, Hao Xuan 
773 0 |t BMC Public Health  |g vol. 25 (2025), p. 1 
786 0 |d ProQuest  |t Health & Medical Collection 
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