Reactions to the Metaphors of Disability: The Mediating Effects of Physical Activity

2004 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna L. Goodwin ◽  
Robin Thurmeier ◽  
Paul Gustafson
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Young People ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities ◽  
Stigma Theory

The purpose of this study was to describe the metaphors of disability to which young people with physical disabilities felt they were exposed and the moderating influence of physical activity on the meanings ascribed to those metaphors. Fourteen participants (7 males, 7 females) with physical disabilities between the ages of 14 and 24 years participated in the study. Their experiences were captured by way of one-on-one audio taped semi-structured interviews and the use and interpretation of artifacts and field notes. Three themes emerged from the thematic analysis: don’t treat me differently, managing emotions, and physical activity balances perceptions. The implications of the findings are discussed within the context of stigma theory and the liminality of social indefinition.

scholarly journals Environmental Barriers and Facilitators to Physical Activity among University Students with Physical Disability—A Qualitative Study in Spain

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 464
Author(s):  
Javier Monforte ◽  
Joan Úbeda-Colomer ◽  
Miquel Pans ◽  
Víctor Pérez-Samaniego ◽  
José Devís-Devís
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
University Students ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Physical Disability ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Barriers And Facilitators ◽  
Environmental Barriers ◽  
Innovative Method ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
People With Physical Disabilities

This paper qualitatively examines environmental factors operating as barriers and/or facilitators to participation in physical activity (PA) of people with physical disabilities. Interview data were collected from 27 Spanish university students through the innovative method of two-on-one interviews. Thereafter, data were subject to a flexible thematic analysis. Three themes were constructed: associations; PA practice spaces; and nonhumans. Concepts from different theories were used to generate meaningful interpretations around each theme. Drawing on our results, we offer several reflections and directions. Two key messages can be highlighted. First, environmental barriers and facilitators are context dependent and thus do not precede the circumstances in which they emerge. Second, Spanish universities should work harder to become relevant PA promoting environments for students with physical disability. The knowledge generated in this study is expected to inform the design, implementation and evaluation of programs promoting PA among Spanish university students with physical disability.

scholarly journals Using photo-elicitation to explore perceptions of physical activity among young people with cystic fibrosis

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Denford ◽  
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D. M. Hill ◽  
K. A. Mackintosh ◽  
M. A. McNarry ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Cystic Fibrosis ◽  
Young People ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Photo Elicitation ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Barriers And Enablers ◽  
Positive Attitudes ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
General Populations

Abstract Background Physical activity is recommended in the management of cystic fibrosis (CF). The aim of this study was to explore motives, barriers and enablers to physical activity among this population. Methods: Twelve participants (12–18 years) were recruited via convenience sampling. Photo-elicitation alongside semi-structured interviews were used to explore participants’ views and experiences of physical activity. Results Our findings revealed motives for physical activity including health, enjoyment and autonomy. Those with families who valued physical activity tended to have positive attitudes towards physical activity, and valued and integrated it into their lives. Moreover, they were likely to be intrinsically motivated to be active. Several factors enable and act as barriers to physical activity. Whilst CF influenced physical activity, the majority of enablers and barriers raised where congruent with the general populations. Conclusion This study provides support that healthcare providers should encourage both young people with CF and their families to be active, and subsequently informs the development of clinical interventions to support physical activity among young people with CF and their families.

The Meaning of Help in PE: Perceptions of Students with Physical Disabilities

2001 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 289-303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna L. Goodwin
Keyword(s):  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Physical Disabilities ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Helping Behavior ◽  
Focus Group Interviews ◽  
Restricted Participation ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Visual Artifacts ◽  
Group Interviews

The purpose of this study was to describe the meaning of help in physical education as perceived by students with physical disabilities. The experiences of early, middle, and late elementary school aged students (n = 12) were captured using the phenomenological methods of individual and focus group interviews, field notes, and visual artifacts. The thematic analysis revealed that interactions were perceived as self-supporting or self-threatening. Self-supporting behaviors were instrumental, caring, or consensual in form, while self-threatening behaviors resulted in a loss of independence, concerns for self-esteem, or restricted participation. Participant responses to the helping behaviors became more complex with age. Instrumental and caring assistance emerged across all groups as did loss of independence and concerns for self-esteem. The older participants experienced restricted participation and consensual help. The implications of helping behavior on motivation and dependency states are discussed within the framework of threat to self-esteem theory.

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