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Assessing motivators and barriers to active healthy living among a multicultural college student body: A qualitative inquiry.
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Journal of American College Health . Feb/Mar2023, Vol. 71 Issue 2, p338-342. 5p. 1 Chart. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Lack of physical activity and poor eating habits have been associated with numerous negative health outcomes, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity. Previous research demonstrated that physical activity decreases throughout young adulthood and adolescence. This was a qualitative investigation into potential barriers and motivators to healthy eating and being physically active among a diverse group of college students in a US institution in the Middle East. A total of six focus groups were conducted (N = 35) to discuss motivators and barriers to healthy eating and being physically active, perceptions, culture, and intervention ideas. Stress and time management emerged as barriers, while social supports were a motivating factor for students. Future research should investigate the unique effect of transitioning into college in the context of the Middle East. Interventions targeting factors that affect the physical activity and eating habits of young adults can help improve longer-term health outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *OBESITY risk factors
*DIABETES risk factors
*CARDIOVASCULAR diseases risk factors
*FOOD habits
*CULTURE
*PSYCHOLOGY of college students
*MOTIVATION (Psychology)
*NUTRITION
*CULTURAL pluralism
*PHYSICAL activity
*QUALITATIVE research
*HEALTH behavior
*UNIVERSITIES & colleges
*RESEARCH funding
*NATURAL foods
*NEEDS assessment
*STUDENT attitudes
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 07448481
- Volume :
- 71
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of American College Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162174225
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2021.1898403