OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of physical activity (PA) companions in supporting PA participation among African American women. METHODS: Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus groups. Fifteen physically active African American women participated in the study. Grounded theory data analysis techniques were used to develop a taxonomy depicting roles of PA companions for African American women. RESULTS: PA companions functioned in 4 different roles: motivational, social, facilitative, and instructional. Supportive behaviors associated with each role were also elucidated. CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide an understanding for the function of companions in sustaining active lifestyle that can be used to inform intervention development.
OBJECTIVE: To examine the role of physical activity (PA) companions in supporting PA participation among African American women. METHODS: Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus groups. Fifteen physically active African American women participated in the study. Grounded theory data analysis techniques were used to develop a taxonomy depicting roles of PA companions for African American women. RESULTS: PA companions functioned in 4 different roles: motivational, social, facilitative, and instructional. Supportive behaviors associated with each role were also elucidated. CONCLUSIONS: These findings provide an understanding for the function of companions in sustaining active lifestyle that can be used to inform intervention development.
Authors: Dustin T Duncan; Seann D Regan; Donna Shelley; Kristen Day; Ryan R Ruff; Maliyhah Al-Bayan; Brian Elbel Journal: Geospat Health Date: 2014-11 Impact factor: 1.212
Authors: GholamReza Zandi; Imran Shahzad; Muhammad Farrukh; Sebastian Kot Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-10-29 Impact factor: 3.390