Measuring the physical activity in the EU using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit model
IntroductionPhysical activity can be measured by different attributes, such as sports activities, moderate exercise, or even walking time. The most recent Eurobarometer on Sport and Physical Activity included nine questions that permit physical activity measurement at the EU.MethodsThe study uses a...
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| description | IntroductionPhysical activity can be measured by different attributes, such as sports activities, moderate exercise, or even walking time. The most recent Eurobarometer on Sport and Physical Activity included nine questions that permit physical activity measurement at the EU.MethodsThe study uses a Fuzzy Hybrid Analysis approach to calculate a synthetic index that measures the physical activity of EU citizens. The method is applied to the dataset obtained from a survey administered to a total of 26,578 respondents who represent the EU. Nine items measure the physical activity latent variable with an answer format based on three different semantic ordinal point scales.ResultsThe method provides a synthetic indicator at aggregated and individual levels. Seventeen covariates were used to analyze the main determinants of physical activity, particularly gender, age, education, social class, and political orientation.DiscussionThe results reveal that certain covariates influence the latent variable under study, providing interesting insights to inform the development of targeted programs that reduce physical inactivity in the EU. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-db49feeecd7d411c8dec9c0cedffa6292025-08-20T02:47:36ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Sports and Active Living2624-93672025-07-01710.3389/fspor.2025.15826581582658Measuring the physical activity in the EU using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit modelJuan Carlos Martín0Pedro Moreira1nstitute of Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spainnstitute of Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, SpainIntroductionPhysical activity can be measured by different attributes, such as sports activities, moderate exercise, or even walking time. The most recent Eurobarometer on Sport and Physical Activity included nine questions that permit physical activity measurement at the EU.MethodsThe study uses a Fuzzy Hybrid Analysis approach to calculate a synthetic index that measures the physical activity of EU citizens. The method is applied to the dataset obtained from a survey administered to a total of 26,578 respondents who represent the EU. Nine items measure the physical activity latent variable with an answer format based on three different semantic ordinal point scales.ResultsThe method provides a synthetic indicator at aggregated and individual levels. Seventeen covariates were used to analyze the main determinants of physical activity, particularly gender, age, education, social class, and political orientation.DiscussionThe results reveal that certain covariates influence the latent variable under study, providing interesting insights to inform the development of targeted programs that reduce physical inactivity in the EU.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspor.2025.1582658/fullphysical activitysport participationwalkingmoderate exerciseeurobarometerfuzzy-hybrid analysis |
| spellingShingle | Juan Carlos Martín Pedro Moreira Measuring the physical activity in the EU using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit model Frontiers in Sports and Active Living physical activity sport participation walking moderate exercise eurobarometer fuzzy-hybrid analysis |
| title | Measuring the physical activity in the EU using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit model |
| title_full | Measuring the physical activity in the EU using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit model |
| title_fullStr | Measuring the physical activity in the EU using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit model |
| title_full_unstemmed | Measuring the physical activity in the EU using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit model |
| title_short | Measuring the physical activity in the EU using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit model |
| title_sort | measuring the physical activity in the eu using a fuzzy hybrid synthetic index and an ordered probit model |
| topic | physical activity sport participation walking moderate exercise eurobarometer fuzzy-hybrid analysis |
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