Understanding Capabilities, Opportunities, and Motivations of Walking for Physical Activity Among Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Theory-Based Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to apply the COM-B model to understand the capabilities, opportunities, and motivations for walking behaviour among adults with intellectual disabilities.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted with adults (≥ 18 years) with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities living in Greater Glasgow using one-to-one interviews (n = 12; women = 5) and a photo-elicitation activity followed by a focus group discussion (n = 5; women = 1). The framework approach to analysis allowed for the influences of walking to be mapped onto the COM-B model.

Results

Walking is a complex behaviour with many capabilities, opportunities and motivations to consider. Adults with intellectual disabilities were involved in making decisions about what results should be p

SUBMITTER: Westrop SC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12309153 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature