Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Department of Mental Health, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim, Norway.
Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol. 2021 Jan;16(1):83-91. doi: 10.1080/17483107.2019.1642391. Epub 2019 Aug 14.
This article explores the experiences of mobility-impaired individuals participating in leisure-time physical activities through the use of assistive activity technology (AAT). Its purpose is to highlight how these experiences affect participation in everyday life. This article provides new knowledge about the participation of this population in leisure-time physical activities.
Qualitative, semi-structured interviews were analysed according to the stepwise-deductive-inductive approach. During the analysis, self-determination theory (SDT) emerged as a theoretical tool for understanding how social context affects motivation as an interacting concept in the participation of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA).
Individuals with mobility impairments who use AAT for leisure-time physical activities experience opportunities to participate in ordinary and valued activities that allow them to improve their social positions. Further, use of AAT provided the informants with opportunities to alter their daily routines, enjoy time on their own and enhance their personal awareness. Having opportunities to use AAT independently is experienced as a recognition of their individuality. Thus, this article highlights a new aspect of participation as performing a socially valued activity in solitude.
How technology provides opportunities for social interaction influences the informants' experiences and motivation to use technology. LTPA through the use of AAT promotes mastery and personal dignity, thereby revealing a new aspect of participation as being involved in an independent activity. IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATION The allocation system for assistive activity technology requires knowledge about personal motivation for assistive activity technology use and the connection between leisure-time physical activity and social participation. Additional education about and understanding of motivational factors for assistive technology use is needed.
本文探讨了行动障碍者通过使用辅助活动技术（AAT）参与休闲体育活动的体验。其目的是强调这些体验如何影响日常生活中的参与度。本文提供了关于该人群参与休闲体育活动的新知识。
根据逐步演绎归纳方法对定性、半结构化访谈进行分析。在分析过程中，自我决定理论（SDT）作为一种理论工具出现，用于理解社会环境如何影响作为休闲体育活动参与的互动概念的动机。
使用 AAT 进行休闲体育活动的行动障碍者有机会参与普通和有价值的活动，从而提高他们的社会地位。此外，使用 AAT 为受访者提供了改变日常生活、享受独处时间和增强个人意识的机会。有机会独立使用 AAT 被视为对其个性的认可。因此，本文强调了参与作为独自进行有社会价值的活动的一个新方面。
技术如何提供社交互动的机会影响着受访者的体验和使用技术的动机。通过使用 AAT 进行休闲体育活动可以促进掌握和个人尊严，从而揭示了参与作为参与独立活动的一个新方面。
辅助活动技术的分配系统需要了解个人对辅助活动技术使用的动机以及休闲体育活动和社会参与之间的联系。需要更多关于辅助技术使用的动机因素的教育和理解。
