Price Anna E, Greer Beau, Tucker Ash
Dept. of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Science, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, USA.
J Aging Phys Act. 2013 Jul;21(3):348-66. doi: 10.1123/japa.21.3.348. Epub 2012 Nov 19.
Using a semistructured discussion guide, the authors conducted 15 interviews with physically active older black women living in the eastern U.S. to examine what contributed to their physical activity initiation and maintenance. They used thematic analysis to organize content and constant-comparison methods to compare themes between participants. Participants initiated physical activity when a cue to action, such as weight gain or a medical issue, triggered a perceived need to exercise. When participants initiated physical activity, they experienced immediate unexpected benefits such as improved energy. They reported continuing activity because of these initial benefits. After continued physical activity over time, participants experienced the health benefits they originally hoped to achieve. Most participants also mentioned continuing physical activity because it is "me time." All participants reported needing to modify their physical activity routine at some point. Having a regular, yet adaptable, routine and planning skills helped participants maintain physical activity. These findings contribute to the refinement of theory and might be useful for professionals promoting physical activity among older black women.
作者使用半结构化讨论指南，对居住在美国东部的身体活跃的老年黑人女性进行了15次访谈，以研究促成她们开始并维持体育活动的因素。他们采用主题分析法来组织内容，并运用持续比较法来比较参与者之间的主题。当诸如体重增加或健康问题等行动提示引发了对锻炼的感知需求时，参与者便开始了体育活动。当参与者开始体育活动时，他们立即体验到了意想不到的益处，如精力改善。他们表示因为这些最初的益处而持续进行活动。随着时间的推移持续进行体育活动后，参与者体验到了她们最初希望获得的健康益处。大多数参与者还提到持续进行体育活动是因为这是“属于自己的时间”。所有参与者都报告说在某些时候需要调整她们的体育活动计划。拥有规律但又可调整的计划和规划技巧有助于参与者维持体育活动。这些发现有助于完善理论，可能对在老年黑人女性中推广体育活动的专业人员有用。
