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Khodadad Kashi S, Ranjbar N, Khosromanesh R, Asadolahi A. Benefits Of Physical Activity For Lranian Women: A Qualitative Study Emphasizing The Benefits Experienced. JRSM 2024; 14 (28) :97-126
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1- Assistant Professor of Sports Management, K.N. Toosi University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
2- PhD Student, Sport psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Medical sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad university, Tehran, Iran
4- PhD in Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran. ,dr.asadolahi@yahoo.com
2- PhD Student, Sport psychology, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran.
3- Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Sports Sciences, Faculty of Medical sciences, Tehran Medical Sciences, Islamic Azad university, Tehran, Iran
4- PhD in Sport Management, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran. ,
Abstract: (3331 Views)
So far, there has been a lot of scattered research on various aspects of the benefits of physical activity for women in various disciplines, but there has been no coherent analysis and theorizing. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to identify, categorize and examine the types of benefits of physical activity for Iranian women at different stages of life and to theorize about the process and impact of experiencing the benefits of physical activity on primary motivations. The research method was Grounded Theory, systematic approach. Sampling was theoretical. Data analysis was performed through continuous "questioning" and "comparison". In order to achieve saturation while reviewing specialized texts, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 136 Iranian women aged 7-78 who were regularly participate in physical activity in addition to 17 mothers and 6 fathers. The findings of the present study show that the benefits of physical activity for Iranian women can be classified into six general categories: "health development", "motor development", "socio-behavioral development", "leisure enrichment", "Beauty" and "Prevention and Treatment". Findings also showed that experiencing the benefits of physical activity strongly influences the modulation of initial motivations and the formation of strong and lasting motivations.
Type of Study: Applicable |
Subject:
motor behavior
Received: 2023/08/16 | Accepted: 2024/03/15 | ePublished ahead of print: 2024/03/15 | Published: 2024/12/30
Received: 2023/08/16 | Accepted: 2024/03/15 | ePublished ahead of print: 2024/03/15 | Published: 2024/12/30
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