Analysis of Reddit Discussions on Motivational Factors for Physical Activity: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the ample benefits of physical activity (PA), many individuals do not meet the minimum PA recommended by health organizations. Structured questionnaires and interviews are commonly used to study why individuals perform PA and their strategies to adhere to PA. However, certain biases are inherent to these tools that limit what can be concluded from their results. Collecting data from social media channels can complement these studies and provide a more comprehensive overview of PA motives and adherence strategies.

Objective

This study aims to investigate motives for engaging in PA, as well as the associated strategies to achieve these goals, as stated by a large number of people on a social media site.

Methods

We searched for users' responses regardi

SUBMITTER: Shmueli-Scheuer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11773284 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature