A new study based on Kenyan data suggests that women who fear their intimate partners are more likely to engage in regular exercise—possibly as a way to cope with emotional distress. Using data from the 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey, researchers found a 47% higher likelihood of regular exercise among women who reported being frequently afraid of their partners. The study proposes that exercise may serve as a psychological coping strategy, helping women manage stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil. Other factors like education, media exposure, and age also influenced exercise habits, while wealthier women were surprisingly less likely to exercise, possibly due to sedentary lifestyles. Although causality couldn’t be confirmed, the findings suggest that physical activity may be more than a fitness routine—it may be a silent response to intimate partner fear.
Fear and Fitness
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