Motivational factors for participation in mass running events: a comparative study of females and males with physical disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While the motivations of individuals without impairments for participating in mass running events are well-documented, there is a lack of current research exploring why people with physical disabilities engage in these events. This study aims to identify the motives for participation among people with physical disabilities, taking into account factors such as sex, age (emerging adults vs. middle-aged adults), time since injury or illness, and mode of movement during the run (wheelchair vs. standing).

Methods

In total, 119 participants (51.3% male; mean age of 36 years) completed the Polish version of the Motivations of Marathoners Scale questionnaire. The study was carried out using the diagnostic survey method. Online survey forms were sent to 31 organizations fr

SUBMITTER: Koper M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11403962 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature