A qualitative study of Japanese young people's perceptions of adulthood

We are consuming more resources than ever, exceeding the planet’s capacity for coming generations. This shows the important role of sustainable consumption for the planet. To understand consumption patterns mindfulness may be regarded as an indicator that helps people gain insight into their true selves, which leads them to stay away from materialistic tendencies. Therefore, the objective of this study is to explore the effects of mindfulness training on the sustainable consumption perceptions of university students. In this qualitative study, a two-month mindfulness training is given and two focus group studies are conducted. Results suggest that mindfulness training has an impact on people’s perceptions related to consumption. The findings of this study can serve as proof for the transformational effect of mindfulness on people’s overall mood and subjective wellbeing. Received: 23 September 2021 / Accepted: 22 November 2021 / Published: 3 January 2022

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Elderly people’s perceptions of using Wii sports bowling – A qualitative study

Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy ◽

10.1080/11038128.2016.1267259 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 24 (5) ◽

pp. 329-338 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Fredrik Glännfjord ◽

Helena Hemmingsson ◽

Åsa Larsson Ranada

Keyword(s):

Qualitative Study ◽

People’S Perceptions

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“Not Ready to Throw in the Towel”: Perceptions of Physical Activity Held by Older Adults in Stockholm and Dublin

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.18.2.219 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 219-236 ◽

Cited By ~ 24

Author(s):

Breiffni Leavy ◽

Anna Cristina Åberg

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Qualitative Interviews ◽

Cultural Background ◽

Barriers To Exercise ◽

Framework Approach ◽

Health Promoting ◽

People’S Perceptions

The aim of this qualitative study was to explore and describe the perceptions of physical activity held by older urban Swedish and Irish adults. Qualitative interviews were carried out with 30 people age 65 years and older (mean age 74.5), of whom 15 were living in Dublin and 15 were living in Stockholm. The “thematic framework” approach was used to analyze the data. Three central themes were identified regarding people’s perceptions of physical activity: physical activity as self-expression, physical activity as interaction, and physical activity as health promotion. Participants’ perceptions of physical activity tended to relate to their perceived level of physical activity, regardless of their cultural background. Certain culture-specific motivators and barriers to exercise were also identified. Less active Irish men were more likely to underestimate the health-promoting benefits of exercise.

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