Codina, Núria (Codina Mata)Pestana, José Vicente2013-04-262013-04-2620121132-239Xhttps://hdl.handle.net/2445/36361The influence of surrounding people in women"s sport practice is analysed. The sample was made up of 636 women from Spain, aged between 15 and 64 (M = 38.36; SD = 11.51). The measurement instrument was an online survey with close-ended questions about the practice of sportphysical activities and the support of significant others (father, mother, brothers/sisters, best friends and workmates), which followed the Health Behaviour Survey (HBS; Wold, Aarö and Smith, 1994 versioned by Balaguer, 2000). Results show predominantly low levels of sport practice (1-2 days/week), with women aged 50-64 having the highest levels of practice (5-7 days/week). Concerning influences from the environment, it is noticeable that brothers/sisters, best friends and workmates who not only practice sport but also encourage women to practise it are more influential than parents; in particular, the presence of supportive friends increases with age. These data complement preceding studies, as well as suggest new research issues related to women"s sport practice in Spain.9 p.application/pdfspacc-by-sa (c) Codina et al., 2012http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/es/DonesEsportsInteracció socialInfluència socialWomenSportsSocial interactionSocial influenceinfo:eu-repo/semantics/article6047732013-04-26info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess