‘The agenda is to have fun’
Exploring experiences of guided running in visually impaired and guide runners
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19560430 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dona L Hall (0000-0003-1260-8729, University of Lincoln, corresponding author), J Allen-Collinson (0000-0003-2146-8000, University of Lincoln), Patricia C Jackman (0000-0002-5756-4494, University of Lincoln) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 89-103 |
| Publication date | 2023-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1939-8441 • E-ISSN: 1939-845X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/2159676x.2022.2092200 |
| OpenAlex | W4283812502 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 11 |
| References cited | 52 |
The partnership between a visually impaired runner (VIR) and sighted guide runner (SGR) constitutes a unique sporting dyad. The quality of these partnerships may profoundly impact the sport and physical activity (PA) experiences in visually impaired (VI) people, yet little is known about the experiences of VIRs and SGRs. This study aimed to explore qualitatively the running experiences of VIRs and SGRs. Five VIRs and five SGRs took part in in-depth, semi-structured interviews (M length = 62 minutes) exploring their running journeys and perceptions of running-together. We analysed the dataset using reflexive thematic analysis. Four themes were generated, comprising: becoming and being a running team; a multi-faceted intercorporeal experience; running-together promotes change; and disabling social interaction within running. Participants were generally positive about their running experiences, highlighting a range of benefits derived from the activity. Nevertheless, some examples of barriers to participation were also identified. Although the positive experiences described by the runners suggests guided running holds promise to increase PA in VI people, our findings illustrate the importance of directing attention towards developing high-quality relationships between VIRs and guides, alongside reinforcing the need for further change to promote inclusivity
Dyad · General partnership · Human–computer interaction · Perception · Political science · Qualitative research · Reflexivity · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Visually impaired · Applied Psychology · Computer Science · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Psychology · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Social Psychology · Sport Psychology and Performance
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| Unique citing works | 11 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 11 |