2011
DOI: 10.1080/10413200.2010.507498
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Motivation for Physical Activity among Hawaiian, Japanese, and Filipino University Students in Hawaii

Abstract: The purpose is to identify the motivations and barriers to physical activity (PA) among the three largest ethnic groups in Hawaii (Hawaiians/part-Hawaiians, Japanese, and Filipinos). University of Hawai'i students (N = 32, aged 18+) self-identified as one of those ethnicities participated in focus groups. There are more common themes than ethnic-specific variations in factors influencing PA. PA is understood as exercise among all groups; leisure time PA like running and surfing are common activities. Results w… Show more

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“…However, time, cost, and facility quality were major barriers for both cooking healthy and being physically active in our focus groups as well as other research with college students. 16,18,42,43 Adding to the literature, participants in our study noted lack of skills and intimidation as additional barriers to cooking and being active. Students perceived cooking as a way to eat healthier, but lacked skills related to cooking healthier foods such as vegetables, using herbs and spices, and storing food.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 51%
“…However, time, cost, and facility quality were major barriers for both cooking healthy and being physically active in our focus groups as well as other research with college students. 16,18,42,43 Adding to the literature, participants in our study noted lack of skills and intimidation as additional barriers to cooking and being active. Students perceived cooking as a way to eat healthier, but lacked skills related to cooking healthier foods such as vegetables, using herbs and spices, and storing food.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 51%
“…The transcript was then compared with the notes taken to ensure completeness. Data from the focus groups were coded and analyzed according to published protocols-which summarize the major themes found from the group (Albright, Maddock, & Nigg, 2004;Lees, Clark, Nigg, & Newman, 2005;Padula et al, 2003;Pan & Nigg, 2011). This entailed breaking the transcriptions into meaning units, then grouping similar meaning units together to form themes.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Facilitator [37,57] ''I'm here, I've gotten dressed, I've arrived at the gym, I've put in the effort, let' s start and finish this workout" [57] TDF Domain: Intentions Motivation to engage in PA 14 (36) Mixed Barrier [38,39,41,45,47,54,[58][59][60][61][62][63]] Facilitator [52] Mixed [49] Barrier…”
Section: Environmental Context and Resources (Physical Opportunity) (...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Facilitator [37,54,65] Psychological benefits. [54] Receiving advice to exercise from a credible source (e.g., health professionals)…”
Section: Barriermentioning
confidence: 99%
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