A research of adjustment capabilities and negotiation capabilities that encourage a positive behavior of woman sports

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The purpose of the present study is to identify the potential sport participants, those who are currently inactive, based on their leisure orientations. 1128 participants from 20 to 70 years were recruited by the mail survey method.After conducting exploratory factor analysis, five factors were determined to account for the most variance explained: 1) long term perspective/ personal growth, 2) Sociableness, 3) Vigorousness, 4) Altruism, and 5) Leadership. The significance of each factor was further compared based on participants' demographic factors. The result showed that Vigorousness is significantly lower in the group of people who are females, in their twenties and part-time workers than other groups. Meanwhile, female and people in their twenties found to be more social stimulation oriented. Therefore, in order to encourage physical activities for the demographic group, recommending the sports which is associated with social elements will be effective.