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Escapism or Integration? Family Constellations Reflecting on the Leisure-Time Physical Activity of Adults.
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Leisure Sciences . Oct2023, p1-26. 26p. 3 Illustrations, 2 Charts. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Abstract Insufficient physical activity is an increasing threat to personal well-being and public health. While significant research has focused on the factors that encourage or restrict physical activity, the impact of family constellations on physical activity remains under-researched despite its evident impact on leisure-time physical activity (LTPA). This study aims to analyze how being embedded in a family constellation reflects on LTPA. Our data are drawn from interviews with 89 working adults living in a household with a spouse and/or children. The results indicate that individuals have both escapist and integrative motivations for LTPA, which reflect particular family constellations. This finding leads to the following LTPA dimensions: <italic>solitary escapism, co-escapism, integrative escapism</italic>, and <italic>integration</italic>. Furthermore, the mechanism is bidirectional: family affects LTPA, and LTPA reflects on personal and family well-being. Public and private actors can utilize these findings when compiling policies and recommendations and developing services intended to increase LTPA. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01490400
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Leisure Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173206692
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01490400.2023.2272633