Gaining qualitative insight into the subjective experiences of adherers to an exercise referral scheme

Eynon, Michael John and O'Donnell, Christopher and Williams, Lynn (2016) Gaining qualitative insight into the subjective experiences of adherers to an exercise referral scheme. Journal of Health Psychology. ISSN 1359-1053 (https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316656233)

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Abstract

Nine adults who had recently completed an exercise referral scheme participated in a semi-structured interview to uncover the key psychological factors associated with adherence to the scheme. Through thematic analysis an exercise identity emerged to be a major factor associated with adherence to the scheme, which was formed of a number of underpinning constructs including: changes in self-esteem, changes in self-efficacy, and changes in self-regulatory strategies. Also, an additional theme of transitions in motivation to exercise was identified, showing participants? motivation to alter from extrinsic to intrinsic reasons to exercise during the scheme.

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Eynon, Michael John, O'Donnell, Christopher and Williams, Lynn ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2735-9219;
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