Establishing a successful physical activity program to recruit and retain women

Hanlon, Clare; Morris, Tony; Nabbs, Susan

doi:10.1016/j.smr.2009.10.003

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“…In particular the socio-ecological model whereby factors of participation in PA are commonly aligned to the intrapersonal, interpersonal, organizational, physical environmental and/ or policy factors within the model (Sallis et al, 2006). For example key intrapersonal factors for women often relate to self-efficacy, competency and confidence (McAuley and Blissmer, 2000), health status (Milne et al, 2014) and availability of personal time (Hanlon et al, 2010;Eime et al, 2015b). A key driver for many women to be physically active is a desire to be fit (Hanlon et al, 2010) and the development of an improved body image (Caperchoine et al, 2009).…”

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“…For example key intrapersonal factors for women often relate to self-efficacy, competency and confidence (McAuley and Blissmer, 2000), health status (Milne et al, 2014) and availability of personal time (Hanlon et al, 2010;Eime et al, 2015b). A key driver for many women to be physically active is a desire to be fit (Hanlon et al, 2010) and the development of an improved body image (Caperchoine et al, 2009). Key interpersonal factors for women participating in leisure-time PA relate often to social support from friends and or family (Eime et al, 2015b) or more broadly relating to perceived community and cultural expectations and backgrounds (Koca et al, 2009;Hanlon et al, 2014).…”

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Factors influencing women in physical activity programs in Malaysia

Hanlon

Khoo

Morris

et al. 2017

Health Promotion International

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The majority of research on factors associated with women participation in physical activity (PA) has been in developed countries with limited research in developing countries. Few women in Malaysia are active at the recommended levels for health, and activity rates are less than developed countries. Little research has focused specially on physically active Malaysian women and the factors that contribute to them becoming and staying active in PA programs. This lack of knowledge hinders the tailored development and implementation of PA programs to meet their needs. The aim of this study was to identify the factors of participation in PA programs for Malaysian women. The social-ecological model was used to investigate and theme the factors. Focus group discussion was conducted with participants in six PA programs targeted specifically to women. Thirty-seven women were involved in the focus group discussion, with ages ranging from 19 to 82 years. Inductive and deductive content analysis was conducted from verbatim transcripts using NVivo. Inductive content analysis allowed raw data and second-order themes to emerge. Findings revealed social support structures, tailored programs for women, and location were key contributors that encouraged women to participate in these programs. The similarity in contributors between women in non-western and western countries signifies a prime opportunity for bi-lateral relationships to be formed to enable the enhancement of program development relevant to different ethnicities and cultures within or across countries.

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Factors influencing women in physical activity programs in Malaysia

Hanlon

Khoo

Morris

et al. 2017

Health Promotion International

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“…Adherence is reportedly especially problematic in cohorts of post-menopausal women [3]. An understanding of the factors that serve to motivate individuals is therefore critical not only to improving retention rates during the course of longitudinal trials but also for permanent lifestyle change behaviour [4].…”

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The change in motivating factors influencing commencement, adherence and retention to a supervised resistance training programme in previously sedentary post-menopausal women: a prospective cohort study

Viljoen

Christie

2015

BMC Public Health

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BackgroundUnderstanding motivators for exercise participation in post-menopausal women may impact retention to exercise programmes and inform intervention trial designs. The purpose of this investigation was to assess self-reported motivational factors influencing adherence and retention to a 24-week progressive resistance training programme.MethodsPost-menopausal females (n = 34) were passively recruited to undertake a 24-week progressive resistance training protocol, in small-group sessions, on three non-consecutive days of the week. Attendance was recorded by the researcher. Qualitative reports were sourced from the sample for four phases of the study: pre-study (prior to week 1), recruitment (week 1), during study (weeks 2 – 24), and post-intervention (beyond week 24). Responses were categorised according to ten descriptors: specific health index improvement, education, flexibility of time, social contact, conscience (loyalty to the researcher), wellness, weight management, organisation parameters (pertaining to the study programme) and enjoyment of the exercises.ResultsOf the initial sample, 76.5% (n = 26) met the specified ≥80% attendance criterion. The primary findings were that motivation to volunteer for the study was driven by a perceived need for a structured exercise programme (50% of respondents). A commitment to the researcher was the primary motivator for continued adherence to the study for 50% of participants. Social contact with other participants was cited by 60% of the sample as the primary reason for adherence for the full duration of 24 weeks. A desire to maintain the “wellness” derived from the programme was cited by 60% as a reason for continuing an exercise routine post-study.ConclusionThis study identified that routine and supervision initially attract women to exercise programmes, while social cohesion of the group setting contributes to retention over time. Understanding the changing nature of motivating factors may contribute to better overall adherence and retention to exercise programmes and interventions.

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“…Women of retirement age are influenced by reduced cost of participation (Sebire et al, 2014), health reasons (Leone and Ward, 2013), and having a scheduled routine (Cortis et al, 2007). Finally, factors that can influence female sport and physical activity participation generally include having role models (Sawrikar and Muir, 2010), feeling confident (Cortis et al, 2007, Theriault et al, 2010, availability of facilities (Australian Government, 2012), social interaction (Hanlon et al, 2010), focus on reward/motivation/goals (Pal et al, 2009), welcoming and inclusive attire/approaches/environments (O'Driscoll et al, 2014), and the right to exercise (Confederation of Australian Sport, 2013).…”

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Women’s activewear trends and drivers: a systematic review

O’Sullivan

Hanlon

Spaaij

et al. 2017

JFMM

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AUSTRALIAAcknowledgement: This project was funded by the Australian Sporting Goods Association (ASGA), an association that is committed to being a leading advocate in the industry on female active wear. The role of ASGA during the project was to establish a sub-committee with the researchers of this project to identify the research questions, discuss the findings and activate a number of the recommendations. MethodologyThe review sought academic and industry research papers. Articles were selected if they included female participants; and/or addressed consumer related information; and focussed on active wear. Article findings were thematically analysed. FindingsMost literature exploring activewear consumption fails to take gender into consideration or explore unique female consumer profiles. Females are bringing activewear into other parts of their wardrobe and are placing more value on fashion, even for sports attire. Research identified the need for activewear brands to consider lifestyle, emotional and personality elements of consumer behaviour. However a specific focus on women's branding was absent.

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Establishing a successful physical activity program to recruit and retain women

Cited by 21 publications

References 49 publications

Factors influencing women in physical activity programs in Malaysia

Factors influencing women in physical activity programs in Malaysia

The change in motivating factors influencing commencement, adherence and retention to a supervised resistance training programme in previously sedentary post-menopausal women: a prospective cohort study

Women’s activewear trends and drivers: a systematic review

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