Exploring Women's Psychological and Emotional Experiences in Long-Term Strength Training Adherence.

Lack of physical activity is a contributor to mental health issues. Strength training exercise has been an effective intervention that yields physical and psychological benefits. This qualitative study aimed to explore and identify the perceived factors to maintain long-term strength training progra...

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Publicado en:American Journal of Health Education Vol. 55; no. 1; pp. 33 - 48
Autor principal: Marrella, Gail
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Jan/Feb2024
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          Resistance Training
          Women Psychosocial Factors
          Mental Health
          Psychological Well-Being
          Emotions
          Human
          Female
          Adult
          Middle Age
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          Aged, 80 and Over
          Qualitative Studies
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Thematic Analysis
          Hardiness
          Descriptive Statistics
          Convenience Sample
          Snowball Sample
          Stress Management
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Aged: 65+ years
          Aged, 80 & over
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      ab: Lack of physical activity is a contributor to mental health issues. Strength training exercise has been an effective intervention that yields physical and psychological benefits. This qualitative study aimed to explore and identify the perceived factors to maintain long-term strength training programs among women, and to examine the association of these factors with psychological and emotional health. Seventeen face-to-face, semi-structured interviews were conducted with women aged 35–81 (M = 54.6) over a five-month span. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and manually coded. Data was analyzed using a thematic analysis. Most of the women had been strength training for over a decade (82.4%). A primary theme: Emotional Resilience will be highlighted in this study. Additional subthemes include I Feel Good, I Feel Better; Calm Emotions and Reduce Stress, and A Boost in Confidence. Strength training exercise plays a role to enhance women's mental focus and emotional resilience needed to cope with adversity. Health professionals and policy makers may need to consider strength training as a useful practice that can lead to improvements in self-confidence, quality of life, and physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
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