T Carter1, I Morres2, J Repper1, P Callaghan1. 1. School of Health Sciences, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK. 2. Department of Physical Education & Sport Science, University of Thessaly, Trikala, Greece.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Despite systematic reviews demonstrating an association between exercise participation and reduced depressive symptoms in young people, there is no qualitative research exploring the experience of depressed adolescents who have engaged in an exercise intervention. AIMS: To explore the experience of depressed adolescents who had recently engaged in a preferred intensity exercise intervention. METHOD: The participants (n = 26) were recruited through health and social care services, were all in treatment for depression, and were purposefully sampled for interview following engagement in a preferred intensity exercise intervention, which was being evaluated via a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. A thematic approach was undertaken to analyse and organize the data. RESULTS: Numerous beneficial changes were reported by participants alongside specific aspects of the intervention that were valued. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: The findings suggest that preferred intensity exercise can lead to feelings of improved mood, enjoyment and achievement, alongside benefits that transcend depressive symptom reduction. Considering mental health nurses are in key positions to promote exercise in this population, the current findings provide vital information for this purpose.
INTRODUCTION: Despite systematic reviews demonstrating an association between exercise participation and reduced depressive symptoms in young people, there is no qualitative research exploring the experience of depressed adolescents who have engaged in an exercise intervention. AIMS: To explore the experience of depressed adolescents who had recently engaged in a preferred intensity exercise intervention. METHOD: The participants (n = 26) were recruited through health and social care services, were all in treatment for depression, and were purposefully sampled for interview following engagement in a preferred intensity exercise intervention, which was being evaluated via a pragmatic randomized controlled trial. A thematic approach was undertaken to analyse and organize the data. RESULTS: Numerous beneficial changes were reported by participants alongside specific aspects of the intervention that were valued. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: The findings suggest that preferred intensity exercise can lead to feelings of improved mood, enjoyment and achievement, alongside benefits that transcend depressive symptom reduction. Considering mental health nurses are in key positions to promote exercise in this population, the current findings provide vital information for this purpose.
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