Developing a couple typology: A qualitative study of couple dynamics around physical activity.

ABSTRACT: Partner-based social support can motivate engagement in physical activity (PA); however, couples approach exchanging support in different ways. This study aimed to elucidate the role of relationship dynamics in couple-based support for PA, with the goal of informing intervention strategies that will effectively leverage couple characteristics to increase support for PA. We conducted a qualitative study of couples who completed a longitudinal study of social support for PA. Participants were people with osteoarthritis who were not meeting PA recommendations and their cohabitating partners (n = 19 couples). We conducted in-depth, semistructured interviews and analyzed transcripts using narrative analysis. Participants were 76% non-Hispanic White and, on average, 62 years old. Themes in the d

SUBMITTER: Griesemer I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7413183 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature