Conceptualising barriers and supports for physical activity: A qualitative assessment

Autor:	Linda J. Neff, Karia A Henderson, Patricia A. Sharpe, Mary L. Greaney, Sherer W. Royce, Barbara E. Ainsworth
Rok vydání:	2003
Předmět:	Nursing Demographics Applied psychology Leisure time Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Physical activity Exploratory research Social ecological model Psychology Moderation Focus group Qualitative research
Zdroj:	International Journal of Health Promotion and Education. 41:49-56
ISSN:	2164-9545 1463-5240
DOI:	10.1080/14635240.2003.10806221
Popis:	Objectives: Community indicators for physical activity were conceptualised by assessing citizens' perceived barriers and supports for physical activity within their community. Suggestions regarding community improvements by multiple sectors of the community (government, non-profit organisations, voluntary organisations, private organisations and leisure time organisations) were also elicited from the study participants.Design: An exploratory study using qualitative methods was designed using the socio-ecological framework to guide question development. A purposive sample to reflect the community's demographics was selected. Attention was given to within-group homogeneity. Data were collected during a three-month period.Setting: The research was conducted in a southeastern US city of approximately 45,000 residents within a county of over 100,000 residents.Methods: An experienced, Master's level moderator facilitated six focus groups (n=53). The discussions were tape recorded and supplemented with d...
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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