@article{ref1,
title="Brief report: a qualitative study of gender preferences and motivational factors for physical activity in underserved adolescents",
journal="Journal of pediatric psychology",
year="2005",
author="Wilson, Dawn K. and Williams, Joel and Evans, Alexandra and Mixon, Gary and Rheaume, Carol",
volume="30",
number="3",
pages="293-297",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: This study used focus groups to identify preferences for physical activity (PA) and motivational themes for increasing PA in underserved adolescents. <br><br>METHODS: Fifty-one adolescents, on the free lunch program (25 males and 26 females; ages 10-13 years; 72% African-American, 19% white, and 9% other minorities) participated in focus groups (6-10 children per group; same gender). The data were transcribed and coded into themes. A content analysis was performed using QSR NVivo. <br><br>RESULTS: Boys rated their favorite activities as playing basketball, football, soccer, and baseball. Girls rated their favorite activities as playing basketball, swimming, and roller-skating. For motivational themes, boys and girls most frequently stated that they would participate in PA if it was a fun, provided a health benefit, and if there were a variety of choices offered. Being involved with friends was also identified as important to both boys and girls. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: The findings from this qualitative study suggest that including components of choice and a variety of physical activities may be important elements for intervention programs in underserved adolescents.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0146-8693",
doi="10.1093/jpepsy/jsi039",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/jpepsy/jsi039"
}