In the original study, “The Effect of Exercise on the Work-Family Interface: A Field Experiment Using Group Exercise Classes”, a significant decrease in both WIF (work interference with family) and FIW (family interference with work) was seen in a long-term exercise treatment group. This follow-up survey was done to ascertain whether study participants are still exercising after 11 months and if both WIF and FIW have remained lessened. Intensity of exercise, frequency of exercise, type of exercise, and potential barriers to exercising were all evaluated, along with corresponding conflict and stress levels. Likert scales, multiple choice, and open ended response were all used as measurement. Results will be analyzed in SurveyMonkey and statistical t-tests. Through this survey, we hope to determine the long term effectiveness of continued exercise habits and their effect on WIF/FIW and stress levels. We also hope to determine what barriers may exist for those who are not exercising and their corresponding WIF/FIW and stress levels. It is hypothesized that those who have continued to exercise will have sustained lower stress levels overall, and those that have not may not be experiencing the same lower levels of stress.
