Exploring the leisure time physical activity (LTPA) experiences of women with a physical disability in India

Dados Bibliográficos

ID19560518
AutoresNatasha Kaushik (0000-0002-5666-6034, McGill University, autor correspondente), Veronica Allan (York University), Amy E Latimer‐cheung (0000-0002-0442-6848, Queen's University), Jordan Koch (0000-0002-9785-5878, McGill University), Shane N Sweet (0000-0002-6172-3769, McGill University)
Ano2023
Volume15
Fascículo5
Páginas714-728
Data de publicação2023-09-03
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoQualitative Research in Sport and Exercise (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1939-8441 • E-ISSN: 1939-845X
EditoraInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/2159676x.2023.2185280
OpenAlexW4322756290
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas38

Empirical evidence has shown that leisure time physical activity (LTPA) has numerous benefits for women with a disability. However, little information is available on the nature of LTPA experiences within a majority world context. This study explored the LTPA experiences of women with a physical disability in India. Five women with a physical disability were interviewed in-person through go-along interviews. Photos and field notes were taken throughout the research process, including at the site of LTPA. A thematic narrative analysis was used to interpret the women’s experiences via three narratives. The multifaceted explorer focussed on LTPA as a means to a diverse life – enhancing health, friendships, and happiness. Spreading my wings storied LTPA as a transformative agent that enabled opportunities and promoted personal growth. Better me for a better you told the story of breaking boundaries and emerging as forerunners through LTPA. All three narratives showed how LTPA enabled and fostered empowerment, social support, and a sense of belonging. These insights highlight the need for more LTPA opportunities and targeted interventions for women with a disability in India and other majority world countries

Developmental psychology · Empowerment · Geography · Happiness · Narrative · Narrative inquiry · Political science · Psychological intervention · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Thematic analysis · Transformative learning · Gender Studies · Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport · Medicine · Physical Education and Pedagogy · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sport Psychology and Performance · Gerontology