Physically Active Lifestyles (PALs) Research Group, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, Queensland, Australia; Department of Sports Science, College of Human Kinetics, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.
Physically Active Lifestyles (PALs) Research Group, Centre for Health Research, University of Southern Queensland, Springfield Central, Queensland, Australia.
Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2021 Feb;42:101262. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2020.101262. Epub 2020 Nov 18.
Yoga offers an integrated approach to health and well-being that could potentially benefit men. This qualitative descriptive study examined men's perceptions of yoga, and identified barriers and possible facilitators for participation. Twenty-one non-yoga participant men, 18-60 years old, and living in Queensland, Australia, were interviewed. Two major barriers were identified using thematic analysis: (1) preference for other forms of physical activity, and (2) gender-related perceptions and pressures (i.e., perception of yoga as feminine, and presence of "bloke" culture and masculine ideals in society). Potential facilitators included: (1) acceptability of yoga among men, (2) providing brief information sessions, and (3) men-only classes. The non-competitive nature of yoga, in addition to being predominantly undertaken by women, makes it less appealing for men living in Australia. These barriers need to be considered if yoga is to be promoted as an option for men, particularly those not drawn to traditional sports or exercise.
瑜伽提供了一种综合的健康和幸福方法，可能对男性有益。这项定性描述性研究考察了男性对瑜伽的看法，并确定了参与瑜伽的障碍和可能的促进因素。研究采访了 21 名非瑜伽参与者男性，年龄在 18-60 岁之间，居住在澳大利亚昆士兰州。使用主题分析确定了两个主要障碍：（1）对其他形式的体育活动的偏好；（2）与性别相关的观念和压力（即，将瑜伽视为女性化，以及男性文化和理想在社会中的存在）。潜在的促进因素包括：（1）瑜伽在男性中的可接受性；（2）提供简短的信息会议；（3）仅限男性的课程。瑜伽的非竞争性性质，加上主要由女性参与，使得它对澳大利亚的男性吸引力较低。如果要将瑜伽作为男性的选择之一进行推广，特别是那些对传统运动或锻炼不感兴趣的男性，就需要考虑这些障碍。
