Department of Psychology, School of Health Sciences, Mapua University Makati, Makati, Philippines.
Center for Teaching and Learning and Department of Psychology, Mapúa University Makati, Makati, Philippines.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being. 2024 Dec;19(1):2406099. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2406099. Epub 2024 Sep 24.
To explore the lived experiences and motivations of individuals engaged in weight management, focusing on psychological, societal, health-related, and personal factors influencing their motivations.
A descriptive exploratory approach, guided by the Self-Determination Theory (SDT), was followed and semi-structured interviews were conducted with ten adults actively involved in weight management. Thematic analysis identified key themes across four domains: (i) psychological motivation (extrinsic and intrinsic), (ii) societal influence (body image, social norms, media influence), (iii) health consciousness (priority of health, health concerns), and (iv) family support and past weight management experiences (learned habits, supportive environment).
The findings revealed a nuanced interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, societal expectations, health priorities, and the impact of family support on weight management. Aligning with SDT, the study emphasizes the role of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in shaping individual motivations for weight management.
The study provides valuable insights for tailoring interventions aimed at enhancing well-being by addressing the psychological, societal, health-conscious, and familial factors that influence motivations in weight management.
探索参与体重管理的个体的生活体验和动机，重点关注影响其动机的心理、社会、与健康相关以及个人因素。
本研究采用描述性探索方法，并以自我决定理论（SDT）为指导，对 10 名积极参与体重管理的成年人进行了半结构式访谈。主题分析确定了四个领域的关键主题：（i）心理动机（外在和内在），（ii）社会影响（身体形象、社会规范、媒体影响），（iii）健康意识（对健康的重视、健康关注），以及（iv）家庭支持和过去的体重管理经验（养成的习惯、支持性环境）。
研究结果揭示了内在和外在动机、社会期望、健康优先事项以及家庭支持对体重管理的影响之间的细微相互作用。与 SDT 一致，该研究强调了自主性、能力感和关联性在塑造个体体重管理动机方面的作用。
本研究为定制干预措施提供了有价值的见解，旨在通过解决影响体重管理动机的心理、社会、健康意识和家庭因素，增强幸福感。
