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The article is peer-reviewed and published in the scientific journal International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health: The Motives and Barriers Related to Physical Activity and Sport across Social Backgrounds: Implications for Health Promotion.
What is the study about?
The analysis examines the motives and barriers that influence participation in physical activity and sport, viewed in relation to social background such as age, gender, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, and disability.
Main conclusions:
- Older adults often cite their health as both a motive and a barrier.
- People with low socioeconomic status typically experience more barriers related to access and financial constraints.
- Women emphasize social support and a sense of safety as key factors.
- Ethnic minorities may encounter language difficulties and cultural barriers.
- People with disabilities often report a lack of appropriate adaptation and support in their surroundings.
- Health promotion efforts should consider both shared and group-specific motives and barriers to achieving greater impact.
- There is a need for more research based on long-term studies, with a particular focus on minority groups and people with disabilities.
Published: 2021
Authors:
Marlene Rosager Lund Pedersen, Anne Faber Hansen and Karsten Elmose-Østerlund.
Contact:
Marlene Rosager Lund Pedersen, mrlpedersen@health.sdu.dk.
Support/funding:
Nordea-fonden and University of Southern Denmark.