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Do fitness goals and achievements contribute to the construction of personal identity

My name is Grosu-Iașciuc Milena and I am a third-year student at the Faculty of Sociology and Social Work, University of Bucharest. As part of my bachelor’s thesis, this questionnaire aims to explore the ways in which individuals perceive their engagement in fitness, how it shapes their self-image, social interactions, and overall lifestyle.

Your participation is anonymous, and the collected data will be used exclusively for academic purposes. Please respond as honestly as possible based on your personal experiences and perspectives.

Thank you for your time and contribution to this research.

*(Puteți să răspundeți și în română.)

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Your age

Use only numbers.
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Gender

Choose one option.
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Highest level of education attained

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How frequently do you engage in structured fitness activities (e.g., gym workouts, running, weightlifting, yoga)?

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What was your initial motivation for starting fitness activities?

You can choose one or more.
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7. Has your motivation for engaging in fitness changed over time?

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8. How do you measure progress in fitness (e.g., physical appearance, strength, endurance, mental resilience)?

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9. Do you feel a sense of personal achievement when reaching a fitness goal? Why or why not?

Write down.
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10. Have your fitness goals influenced other areas of your life, such as career ambitions, relationships, or self-discipline?

Choose one.
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11. Do you believe your engagement in fitness has changed the way you perceive yourself? If so, in what ways?

Write Yes or No, then explain.
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Has fitness changed how you see yourself?

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If yes, how?

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Do you think people who work out often have specific personality traits (like discipline or confidence)?

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Does fitness give you a sense of purpose or identity beyond looks? Please explain

Write Yes or No, then explain.
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On a scale from 1 to 10, how much does fitness contribute to your self-worth and personal confidence?

(1 = Not at all, 10 = Extremely important)
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Have you ever felt pressure to conform to certain body ideals within fitness culture?

Choose one.
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If yes, how has this affected you?

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How has fitness affected your social life (friends, dating, work)?

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Have you ever felt included or left out because of your fitness level or appearance?

Choose one.
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Do you think fitness culture pushes certain ideas about being masculine or feminine?

Choose one.
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How do social media and fitness influencers shape the way people see fitness and body image?

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