Individual experiences following a 6-month exercise intervention: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Dropout is a common problem in various exercise interventions. The individual's experience is believed to greatly impact dropout, yet little is known about the individual experiences of taking part in exercise interventions. The aim of this study was to examine individuals' experiences following a self-determination theory-based exercise intervention in order to gain understanding of how standardized interventions can be adjusted to fit individuals' specific needs, capacities, and circumstances.

Methods

A qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews was conducted with eight informants (three male and five female) aged between 26 and 47 years, whom all had participated in a 6-month exercise intervention with individual coaching based on self-determination theo

SUBMITTER: Kerkela ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4539384 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature