An exploratory study of motives for participation in extreme sports and physical activity
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10137898 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Lijun Zhou (0000-0002-1857-4841, Zhejiang University), Karolina Chlebosz (Department of Sport Psychology, University School of Physical Education in Poznan), John Tower (0000-0003-3907-3306, Institute of Health and Sport, Victoria University, corresponding author), Tony Morris (0000-0002-2883-7270, Zhejiang University) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 51 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 56-76 |
| Publication date | 2019-07-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Leisure Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-2216 • E-ISSN: 2159-6417 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00222216.2019.1627175 |
| OpenAlex | W2953867333 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 22 |
| References cited | 45 |
While participation in traditional sports and leisure-time physical activity (PA) is declining globally, participation in extreme sports is increasing. Few studies have examined the motives of participants in extreme sports. Adopting a qualitative design, we explored motives for participation in extreme sports in China. Participants were 14 adults who participated in extreme sports as serious leisure pursuits. We interviewed participants about the reasons they participated in their chosen activity. Each interview lasted between 40 and 60 minutes. We transcribed digital recordings verbatim and conducted an inductive-deductive content analysis. We identified 9 general dimensions (motives); 7 were consistent with participation motives in traditional sports (mastery, enjoyment, psychological condition, physical condition, affiliation, others’ expectations, competition/ego), and 2 were new to extreme sports (vertigo, catharsis). We note limitations of this study, draw conclusions for future research, and propose implications for increasing participation in sport and PA arising from this study
Catharsis · Exploratory research · Sociology · Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking · Applied Psychology · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology · Winter Sports Injuries and Performance
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Edgework
| Unique citing works | 22 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,14 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2026 (8) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 21 |