Personal meanings, values and feelings relating to physical activity and exercise participation in female undergraduates: a qualitative exploration

Catherine Bulley; Marie Donaghy; Andrew Payne; Nanette Mutrie

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Personal meanings, values and feelings relating to physical activity and exercise participation in female undergraduates: a qualitative exploration

Catherine Bulley, Marie Donaghy, Andrew Payne, Nanette Mutrie

Moray House School of Education and Sport

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Understanding was sought of the ways that female students understand and feel about physical activity and exercise participation, to inform effective and ethical intervention. Sixteen women participated in semi-structured interviews which were analysed thematically, using QSR NUD*IST 4. Physical activity and exercise proved emotive topics and meant different things to different people. Some women associated physical activity and exercise with enjoyment, or achieving their goals. Others saw exercise in particular as a duty, associated with feelings of guilt and inadequacy. Findings supported the value of promoting realistic goals, and careful choice of activities according to individual preferences.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	751-760
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	14
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105309338896
Publication status	Published - 2009

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