Escapism or Integration? Family Constellations Reflecting on the Leisure-Time Physical Activity of Adults

Datos Bibliográficos

ID11216670
AutoresHenna M Leino (0000-0003-3695-5733, University of Turku, autor de correspondencia), Leila Hurmerinta (0000-0003-4386-3749, University of Turku), Birgitta Sandberg (0000-0001-8690-2360, University of Turku), Sami Kokko (0000-0001-9436-5681, University of Jyväskylä), Jari Lyytimäki (0000-0003-3308-5234, Finnish Environment Institute), Petri Tapio (0000-0002-2226-7289, Finland Futures Research Centre, University of Turku), Tommi Vasankari (0000-0001-7209-9351, UKK Institute for Health Promotion Research)
Año2026
Volumen48
Número1
Páginas20-46
Fecha de publicación2026-01-02
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessSí
TipoARTICLE
RevistaLeisure Sciences (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0149-0400 • E-ISSN: 1521-0588
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/01490400.2023.2272633
OpenAlexW4387957835
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas1
Referencias citadas53

Insufficient physical activity is an increasing threat to personal well-being and public health. While significant research has focused on the factors that encourage or restrict physical activity, the impact of family constellations on physical activity remains under-researched despite its evident impact on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). This study aims to analyze how being embedded in a family constellation reflects on LTPA. Our data are drawn from interviews with 89 working adults living in a household with a spouse and/or children. The results indicate that individuals have both escapist and integrative motivations for LTPA, which reflect particular family constellations. This finding leads to the following LTPA dimensions: solitary escapism, co-escapism, integrative escapism, and integration. Furthermore, the mechanism is bidirectional: family affects LTPA, and LTPA reflects on personal and family well-being. Public and private actors can utilize these findings when compiling policies and recommendations and developing services intended to increase LTPA

Escapism · Leisure time · Physical activity · Sociology · Spouse · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Medicine · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology · Urban Transport and Accessibility