scholarly journals BARRIERS, FACILITATORS, BENEFITS, AND ENJOYMENT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN MIDDLE-AGED HISPANIC MEN

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S201-S202
Author(s):  
Ferdinand Delgado ◽  
Cheryl DerAnanian ◽  
Sonia Vega-Lopez ◽  
Shandel Vega-Soto ◽  
Hector Valdez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Family Member ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Hispanic Men ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Abstract Little is known about middle-aged Hispanic men’s perceptions of physical activity (PA). Purpose: To examine perceived barriers, facilitators, and benefits of PA and what types of PA are enjoyable. Methods: Seven focus groups (FGs) were conducted with middle-aged Hispanic men (mean age 51.6±6.1 years; n=32) who primarily self-identified as Mexican (78.1%). All FGs were audio-recorded, transcribed, and translated into English. A grounded theory approach was used to identify themes. Results: Competing responsibilities (N=7 FGs), laziness/apathy (N=6 FGs), and a lack of habit/routine (N=5 FGs) were identified as the primary barriers to PA. Jobs were perceived as a PA barrier because of physical labor involved, long hours, having multiple jobs, and/or an inconsistent schedule. Laziness/apathy involved the notion that people have time to exercise, but choose not to. Not having a routine resulted in procrastination and not achieving exercise goals. Social support was the primary facilitator to PA, which included having a friend (N=5 FGs), family member (N=5 FGs), or spouse/partner (N=6 FGs) with whom they could participate in PA. Sports were mentioned in all FGs as enjoyable, including soccer (N=5 FGs), basketball (N=5 FGs), tennis/racquetball/handball (N=3 FGs), and baseball (N=2 FGs). Walking/running (N=6 FGs) and hiking (N=5 FGs) were also considered enjoyable. The primary perceived benefits of PA included increased energy after exercising (N=6 FGs) and improved overall health (N=6 FGs). Conclusion: Hispanic men realize the importance of PA and what may be hindrances or facilitators to increasing PA. Funded by the National Institute on Aging (R21 AG050084-01A1).

scholarly journals Golden Moves

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 230-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephan Dahl ◽  
Lynne Eagle ◽  
Mustafa Ebrahimjee
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Behavior Change ◽  
Nonprofit Organizations ◽  
Social Marketing ◽  
Transtheoretical Model ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
The United Kingdom ◽  
Activity Program ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Social marketing is increasingly being used by public and nonprofit organizations to deliver behavior change objectives. Drawing on the example of physical activity for the over 65s, we show how social marketing techniques can deliver a physical activity program for a priority group that has so far received little attention. In this study, conducted in the United Kingdom, we use a grounded theory approach to understand motivational factors and perceived barriers and to determine the types of messages and message channels that could be used for a potential social marketing–based intervention. We show how the findings of this pilot study can be used to develop such an intervention, and present a modeled intervention, based on the transtheoretical model of behavior change.

scholarly journals Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Healthy Eating in Middle-Aged Hispanic Men (P04-125-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shandel Vega-Soto ◽  
Cheryl Der Ananian ◽  
Hector Valdez ◽  
Ferdinand Delgado ◽  
Steven Hooker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Food Choices ◽  
Cultural Factors ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Hispanic Men

Abstract Objectives Dietary behaviors contribute to an increased risk of cardiometabolic disease in Hispanic men. Few studies have assessed Hispanic men's perspectives on healthy eating. The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify perceived barriers and facilitators to healthy eating in middle-aged, Hispanic men of Mexican descent. Methods Six focus groups (FGs) with Hispanic men were primarily conducted in Spanish (n = 5 FGs), audio-recorded, transcribed, then translated verbatim to English. A grounded theory approach was used to identify common themes. Results Participants (n = 34; mean age: 54.4 ± 7.0 years) primarily self-identified as Mexican (71%) or Mexican-American (10%). In preliminary findings, the main barriers to healthy eating were competing responsibilities (n = 6 FGs), lack of nutrition knowledge (n = 6 FGs), cultural factors (n = 5 FGs), habits (n = 5 FGs), and available food choices (n = 5 FGs). A demanding work schedule was considered a barrier because it contributes to “eating on the run” and the selection of fast or convenient foods. Cultural factors perceived as barriers to healthy eating included the need to have food at social gatherings and the “Mexican diet.” Food at gatherings was perceived as leading to an increased availability of unhealthy food items and the consumption of large portions. “Mexican foods”, including tortillas, tacos, pozole, meat and cooking fats were considered unhealthy but central to the diet. Family (n = 5 FGs), health reasons (n = 6 FGs), portion control (n = 5 FGs), and nutrition education (n = 5 FGs), were reported as facilitators to healthy eating. Men reported the importance of longevity to support their family as an essential motivator to engage in healthy eating. Participants (n = 3 FGs) also indicated their spouse/partner enabled healthy eating by providing healthy food choices and encouragement or support. Health reasons (e.g., a diagnosis of diabetes or cardiovascular disease, improving health) were an important catalyst to improving eating habits. Conclusions Findings suggest that MA men have an active interest in behavior change affecting healthy eating habits. Our research provides invaluable insight to construct tailored strategies to improve dietary behavior in this vulnerable population. Funding Sources National Institute of Aging.

scholarly journals A Grounded Theory Approach to Physical Activity and Advanced Cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 160940691561716 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonya S. Lowe ◽  
Christine Milligan ◽  
Sharon M. Watanabe ◽  
Sarah G. Brearley
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Advanced Cancer ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

scholarly journals Medical Student Perspectives on Substance Misuse Education in the Medical Undergraduate Programme: A Grounded Theory Approach

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Senthan Rudrakumar ◽  
David Taylor
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Informal Learning ◽  
Substance Misuse ◽  
Curriculum Change ◽  
Student Perspective ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Alternative Curriculum ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

Abstract BackgroundA substance misuse epidemic has been appropriately responded to in medical education. Numerous curriculum reviews and most recently a UK department of Health (DOH) project have identified deficiencies in substance misuse education whilst also suggesting an alternative curriculum to be implemented into UK medical school. The student perspective has largely been muted during this process and this study aims to explore this using a constructivist grounded theory approach.Methods Eleven Final year and intercalating medical students across three separate focus groups participated in this study. Focus groups were initially less structured with subsequent focus groups session using more guided questions. Audio recordings of focus groups were transcribed into codes and categories until data saturation was obtained. Results Medical students had a common consensus that substance misuse education was an underperforming subject in their curriculum, from limited teaching hours to curriculum design and organisational problems. Students identified an alternative curriculum is required to not only prepare students for their future clinical duties but also their own personal lives. Students highlighted this proximity to a ‘dangerous world’ where exposure to substance misuse risks were faced daily. This exposure also provided a source of informal learning experiences which students deemed as being potentially unbalanced and even dangerous. Students also identified unique barriers to curriculum change with reference to a lack of openness due to the impacts of disclosure in substance misuse. Conclusion The student perspective identifies deficiencies in substance misuse education and provides alternative curriculum approaches like that discussed in current curriculum reviews and projects. The student perspective however provides a unique look at how substance misuse pervades into their own lives and how informal learning is a largely underestimated source of learning with more dangers than benefits. This together with the identification of unique barriers to curriculum change and substance misuse being a ubiquitous problem, medical faculties should work together with students themselves to drive curriculum change forward at a local level.

‘Let Me Entertain You: Researching the ‘Thirtysomething’ Generation’

2003 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 16-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Burnett
Keyword(s):  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Consumer Society ◽  
Theory Approach ◽  
Critical Research ◽  
Research Issues ◽  
Grounded Theory Approach

This paper explores the limits and possibilities of research in the sociology of generation by taking the ‘thirtysomething’ cohort as a case study. It addresses a number of critical research issues, namely: how does one identify the parameters of a generation? Are there different sorts of generations, and if so how can this fact be established? And how can one deal with the internal diversity of generations, both in terms of their stratification and in the lived experiences of its members? The empirical research for this study was conducted using focus groups, and analysis loosely follows a grounded theory approach. In the paper, I reflect upon how the context of doing research in an ‘entertainment and consumer society’ might affect the research process and its findings. This leads me to conclude that research methods themselves have an historicizing character, and that sociology also has a generational flavour.

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