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    STUDIA EDUCATIO ARTIS GYMNASTICAE - Issue no. 3 / 2013  
         
  Article:   MOTIVATIONS AND PERCEIVED CONSTRAINTS TOWARD PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS: A REVIEW OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES.

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  Abstract:  VIEW PDF: MOTIVATIONS AND PERCEIVED CONSTRAINTS TOWARD PEOPLE’S PARTICIPATION IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS: A REVIEW OF QUALITATIVE STUDIES

This paper aimed to review the most recent qualitative studies which are measured the people’s motivations and perceived constraints toward participation in sporting activities. The focusing groups include children, teenagers, adults, older adults, students and people with obesity. Several databases were used to find the relevant studies. It is found that people are more motivated by intrinsic motivations than extrinsic one. Also, various intrapersonal, interpersonal and structural constraints affect their participation to sporting activities. In conclusion it is stated that different social and cultural characteristics are affect people toward participation in sports. Therefore, planning the sport programs based on people’s dominant motivations and perceived constraints in sports might improve their participation in regular activities.

Key words: Physical activity, motivation, barrier, qualitative approach, regular activity.
 
         
     
         
         
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