Comparing Fitness Instructors' Image in Romania and Portugal
Author Information
Author(s): Ardelean Viorel Petru, Geantă Vlad Adrian, Dulceanu Corina, Bulzan Claudiu, Brito-Costa Sónia, Furtado Guilherme Eustáquio, Gomes Ricardo, Martins Fernando, Campos Francisco
Primary Institution: Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad
Hypothesis
Romanian fitness instructors will report lower levels of self-perception compared to their Portuguese counterparts.
Conclusion
Romanian fitness instructors tend to overestimate the importance of their image attributes compared to participants, indicating a disconnect that could negatively impact customer satisfaction.
Supporting Evidence
- Romanian instructors attributed more importance to their image compared to Portuguese instructors.
- Significant differences were found in attributes like physical fitness and communication.
- Participants in both countries valued the fitness instructor's image but had different perceptions of its importance.
Takeaway
This study looked at how fitness instructors in Romania and Portugal see themselves and how their clients view them. It found that instructors in Romania think their looks and skills are more important than their clients do.
Methodology
The study used a quantitative, quasi-experimental design with convenience sampling, involving 133 fitness instructors and 210 participants from Romania and Portugal, assessing perceptions through a validated questionnaire.
Potential Biases
Potential subjectivity in participants' responses may have influenced the evaluation of fitness instructor attributes.
Limitations
The study's convenience sampling method may limit the representativeness of the sample, and cultural differences could impact perceptions.
Participant Demographics
102 Portuguese GEFIs (45.10% female; age: 29.66 ± 5.95 years) and 31 Romanian GEFIs (58.06% female; age: 32.10 ± 10.45 years); 150 Portuguese participants (79.33% female; age: 37.72 ± 15.14 years) and 60 Romanian participants (58.33% female; age: 37.36 ± 8.52 years).
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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