Using the Dimensions of Health to Assess Motivation Among Running Moms

Whipple, Kerry; Combs, Sue; Dowd, Deborah; Elliott, Steve

doi:10.1080/07399332.2010.508132

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“…In the survey, respondents were presented with four scenarios, each describing a potential barrier to go out for a run (Figure 1): Scenario S1) running partner cancels on running training, Scenario S2) poor weather conditions prior to the planned training, Scenario S3) relaxing on the couch prior to the planned training, and Scenario S4) experienced a stressful day prior to the planned training. The scenarios are not intended to cover all possible barriers, but rather to exemplify some common cases with varying degrees of user control (e.g., no control over bad weather versus internal control in the relaxing on couch scenario), chosen based on previous research [5,42,64,65].…”

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“…Going for a run is part of a goal-setting process that is sometimes initiated days in advance under the form of an intention, which is pending until someone turns it into action and goes for a run. At any moment, unexpected information such as weather reports, cancellations of co-runners or a runner's perception of their own well-being can influence this decision process [40,42,44,65]. Although the Illustrative design concept: An interactive sports buddy starting this dialogue (Figure 7) might help shifting this self-talk to an actual one, stimulating anticipation feelings and thus contributing to outweighing enablers over barriers.…”

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The Runner's Journey: Identifying Design Opportunities for Running Motivation Technology

Menheere

Lallemand

Spek

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society

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Running is a popular recreational sport, yet for many amateur runners it remains challenging to turn intentions into sustainable running behavior. Although the market offers a myriad of runningrelated devices that aim to motivate runners, these often focus on the training itself and not on overcoming the barriers experienced prior to the run. A better understanding of these barriers to running is essential to identify design opportunities for technologies supporting amateur runners. We conducted two complementary studies among participants of a women-only running event. Combining an online survey (N = 114) and a journey mapping activity (N = 13), we investigated the influence of motivational barriers and enablers in runners' rituals. Based on our findings, we created the Runner's Journey, a visual narrative highlighting actionable design opportunities for running motivation technology. We propose five design recommendations to overcome barriers among amateur runners. CCS CONCEPTS• Human-centered computing; • Human computer interaction; • HCI design and evaluation methods; • User studies;

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The Runner's Journey: Identifying Design Opportunities for Running Motivation Technology

Menheere

Lallemand

Spek

et al. 2020

Proceedings of the 11th Nordic Conference on Human-Computer Interaction: Shaping Experiences, Shaping Society

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“…Researchers have shown that some people are more likely to exercise if there is a chance for spiritual or mindful growth in addition to physical benefits. Exercise may also be motivated by its social connectedness to people engaging in the activity (Whipple, Combs, Dowd, & Elliott, 2011).…”

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“…A qualitative study was conducted by Whipple et al (2011) to determine the most important components of holistic health for engaging in consistent exercise. Five components of holistic healthmental, emotional, physical, spiritual, and socialwere coded.…”

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Mindfulness, spirituality, and exercise performance.

Labbé¹,

Naylor²,

Huennekens³

2019

APA Handbook of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Volume 2: Exercise Psychology (Vol. 2).

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The history of exercise and positive health is longstanding, while the link between exercise and holistic health has become increasingly apparent and valuable in more recent years. In 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) defined health as a "state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease" (WHO, 1948, p. 1). Contemporary definitions of holistic health include all the aspects that the WHO defined as good health, while adding spiritual and emotional components (Hales, 2008). Thus, holistic health consists of spiritual, physical, mental, emotional, and social components. It is clear that health is not a unidimensional construct, and neither are the components that make up holistic health. This chapter will examine the relationships among exercise, mindfulness, and spirituality. First, the constructs will be defined and examined in terms of dimensionality, state, trait, and measurement. Additionally, the notion of merging these constructs to conceptualize a mind, body, and spiritual understanding of the role of exercise in improving health and well-being will be reviewed. Despite the rapidly growing fields related to these constructs, to the best of our knowledge no comprehensive theory or model has been developed to date that encompasses exercise, mindfulness, and spirituality. Therefore, we discuss relevant theories and models that we can draw upon to better understand the relationships among mindfulness, exercise, and spirituality.For example, it is apparently unknown whether exercise enhances mindfulness and spirituality, or conversely, if mindfulness and spirituality enhance exercise performance. Based on the extant research, it would appear that the relationships among these constructs are complex. Understanding the relationships among these constructs is important, because if we can understand what mechanisms drive the relationships, practitioners and researchers can better develop theories and models that enhance holistic health. This would occur in part through increases in exercise participation, motivation, adherence, and satisfaction, thus leading to healthier lifestyles.Next, available empirical studies examining the links between these constructs will be discussed. Consequently, the limitations, practical considerations, and applications of existing research in this area will be reviewed. Lastly, the chapter will conclude with a summary of the literature and a proposed theory of the intersectionality of the complex relationships among exercise, mindfulness, and spirituality. DEFINING EXERCISE, MINDFULNESS, AND SPIRITUALITY ExerciseExercise is a relatively well-defined construct. Specifically, exercise is defined as an "intentional, structured, and purposeful type of physical activity"

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“…She critically notes that Kenneth Cooper, the father of aerobics, advocated that a woman's exercise was intended to improve her appearance, not health, essentially making a woman a marketing tool for the male gaze, rather than a healthy individual. Whipple, Combs, Dowd & Elliott (2011) found that the both achieving social standards of attractiveness and improving physical health were key motivations for the marathoning mothers who participated in their study. Physical health was a motivation to keep running, to lose or manage weight, and to maintain or improve one's fitness level.…”

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Outrunning cancer

Erickson¹

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Kristin, my best friend and sister, has borne the brunt of my worry and insecurity and shared my excitement and joy. Kris and Mark have been a part of this project from the start, and Miles' love of playing, reading, cuddling, and being a goofball helped "Aunt Lizzie" be silly when it was really needed (I really hope that feminist theory I read to you when you were an infant sticks with you). Thanks, Mom, Dad, Kris, Mark, Miles, Maggie, and Gus. I'm so lucky you're my family. I love you all. You're the best. My friends from Wartburg, UMass, and Junior League of Cedar Rapids have kept me "normal" over the last seven years. Graham, Jen, and the animals have been constants, offering food, support, encouragement, and trips to Wisconsin. Steph is a supremely talented editor (thank you!). Suzanne listened to her share of freak-outs, always saying the right thing. My Wartburg friends, especially the Comm Arts boys, tried hard to help me remember to eat every day. Maria picked up my VP of Communications slack in League, made me laugh and think, and paid for many more bottles of wine than she should have. I could never individually thank each of my friends across the country who helped, so please know everything you did was appreciated. Thank you so much, my friends. I'm proud to know you, and I owe you many cupcakes. My grandparents never went to college, but made it a priority for their kids and for my sister and me. When I graduated from Wartburg in 1997, I thought I'd spend my career working in athletic communications; never in a million years did I dream I would earn a Ph.D. A lifetime of teachers, professors, co-workers, and bosses-Grant, Liz,

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Using the Dimensions of Health to Assess Motivation Among Running Moms

Cited by 6 publications

References 16 publications

The Runner's Journey: Identifying Design Opportunities for Running Motivation Technology

The Runner's Journey: Identifying Design Opportunities for Running Motivation Technology

Mindfulness, spirituality, and exercise performance.

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