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Characteristics of physically active and inactive men from low socioeconomic communities and housing estates : a qualitative study using the socioecological model
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posted on 2011-04-01, 00:00 authored by M Casey, R Eime, Kylie BallKylie Ball, Warren PayneWarren PayneThis qualitative study compares experiences of men from low socioeconomic status (SES) communities who achieved sufficient physical activity (PA) with those who did not. The socioecological model of health guided interviews with men (n=25) and community health workers (n=4) to explore individual, interpersonal, organizational, community, environmental and policy influences on PA participation. Men generally reported that they had poor health, financial barriers, were unfamiliar with community PA facilities and programs, had limited social support, and lived in unsafe neighbourhoods. There were clear differences between active and inactive men. Inactive men described their inability to cope with poor health, and consequent perceptions of disconnection. They did not identify positive PA outcomes and seemed consumed by stressful life situations. Active men identified barriers to existing programs such as the exclusive culture of PA facilities. It is important that personal circumstances are understood, and financial and cultural barriers addressed to promote PA among men from low SES communities.
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Annals of leisure researchVolume
14Issue
1Pagination
1 - 21Publisher
RoutledgeLocation
Abingdon, EnglandPublisher DOI
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1174-5398eISSN
2159-6816Language
engPublication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journalCopyright notice
2011, Taylor & FrancisUsage metrics
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men’s healthexercisehealth behaviourobesityphysical activitySocial SciencesHospitality, Leisure, Sport & TourismSocial Sciences - Other Topicsmen's healthqualitative methodsgeneralvulnerable populationsACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE IPAQACTIVITY PARTICIPATIONHEALTH DISPARITIESBUILT ENVIRONMENTMASCULINITYRESOURCESPROMOTIONACCESSWOMEN
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