Exploration on the Malaysian adolescents’ understanding towards concepts of physical activity, perceived facilitators and barriers in practising an active lifestyle
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21296449 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Sharifah Intan Zainun Sharif Ishak (0000-0003-1625-7081, Management and Science University), Yit Siew Chin (0000-0002-7609-1944, Universiti Putra Malaysia), Mohd Nasir Mohd Taib (0000-0001-5931-9313, Universiti Putra Malaysia), Zalilah Mohd Shariff (0000-0002-5347-4627, Universiti Putra Malaysia) |
| Year | 2020 |
| Volume | 122 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pages | 3151-3164 |
| Publication date | 2020-06-24 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | British Food Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0007-070X • E-ISSN: 1758-4108 |
| Publisher | Emerald (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1108/bfj-01-2020-0049 |
| OpenAlex | W3037736311 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 24 |
Purpose This study aimed to explore the understanding of Malaysian adolescents towards concept of physical activity (PA) and their perceived facilitators and barriers in practising an active lifestyle. Design/methodology/approach Using a quota sampling method, a total of 12 focus group discussions (FGDs) were performed at two secondary schools, which were randomly selected in Selangor. This study involved 72 adolescents (males = 51.4%, females = 48.6%) aged 13–14 years. Based on ethnicity, there was an equal number of Malay, Chinese and Indian participants ( n = 24, 33.3%). For analysing the outcome from the FGDs, thematic analysis was applied. Findings The adolescents perceived exercise and PA as structured games. They perceived that exercise could have positive effects on the body, appearance and health, and PA as a daily routine. Common differences between exercise and PA were based on frequency, intensity, energy and venue. Perceived facilitators in practising an active lifestyle include concern about body or health, have companions, familial or peer influence, availability of facilities in the neighbourhood and have scheduled time for exercise. Time constraint, no motivation, physically unwell or tired, no companion, security issue at playground or exercise facilities or venue, and weather were mentioned as barriers in practising an active lifestyle. Originality/value This study contributed to an improved understanding of the adolescents’ concept of PA, as well as their perceived facilitators and barriers in practising an active lifestyle. The study suggested that health intervention should embrace a way of promoting the immediate advantages of practicing an active lifestyle in order to reinforce the importance of an active lifestyle among adolescents. Furthermore, future intervention should emphasise on educating the adolescents on ways to cope with environmental barriers when practicing an active lifestyle
Creativity · Focus group · Intervention (counseling) · Malay · Medical education · Originality · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Qualitative research · Thematic analysis · Children's Physical and Motor Development · Medicine · Nursing · Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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