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Jachyra P, Gibson BE. Boys, Transitions, and Physical (In)activity: Exploring the Socio-Behavioural Mediators of Participation. Physiother Can. 2016;68(1):81-9doi: 10.3138/ptc.2015-19LHC.
Jachyra, P., & Gibson, B. E. (2016). Boys, Transitions, and Physical (In)activity: Exploring the Socio-Behavioural Mediators of Participation. Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada, 68(1), 81-9. https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc.2015-19LHC
Jachyra, Patrick, and Gibson, Barbara E. "Boys, Transitions, and Physical (In)activity: Exploring the Socio-Behavioural Mediators of Participation." Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada vol. 68,1 (2016): 81-9. doi: https://doi.org/10.3138/ptc.2015-19LHC
Jachyra P, Gibson BE. Boys, Transitions, and Physical (In)activity: Exploring the Socio-Behavioural Mediators of Participation. Physiother Can. 2016;68(1):81-9. doi: 10.3138/ptc.2015-19LHC. PMID: 27504052; PMCID: PMC4961321.
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Physiother Can. 2016;68(1):81-9. doi: 10.3138/ptc.2015-19LHC.

Boys, Transitions, and Physical (In)activity: Exploring the Socio-Behavioural Mediators of Participation.

Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada

Patrick Jachyra, Barbara E Gibson

Affiliations

  1. Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto.
  2. Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto; Bloorview Research Institute, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, Toronto.

PMID: 27504052 PMCID: PMC4961321 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2015-19LHC

Abstract

PURPOSE: To explore the socio-behavioural mechanisms that motivate or dissuade boys' participation in physical activity (PA) as they transition into adolescence and their implications for physical therapy.

METHODS: This critical qualitative study involved in-depth interviews using active interviewing techniques with 15 adolescent boys. Data generation and analysis were driven by techniques of grounded theory and Bourdieu's sociology of practice.

RESULTS: The analysis identified intersectional relationships among emotions, the inherent pleasures of movement, and a sense of connectedness to PA, each of which acted as a mediating mechanism in motivating participation in PA. Analogously, body dissatisfaction, negative self-perceptions, and repeated instances of explicit and symbolic bullying intersected to dissuade boys from participating and created apathy toward PA.

CONCLUSION: Identifying socio-behavioural mechanisms that motivate or dissuade physically active behaviour contributes new knowledge toward understanding PA attrition among boys transitioning to adolescence. As health advocates and movement experts, physiotherapists have an important role in helping adolescents of all abilities to participate in activities that provide them with meaning, inclusivity, and a sense of connectedness to PA.

Keywords: adolescent; exercise; health care; health promotion; transitions

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