Understanding sport adherence in Masters athletes: a grounded theory

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dc.contributor.authorWalsh, Zakry B.
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science
dc.contributor.supervisorRathwell, Scott
dc.date.accessioned2023-10-06T16:15:13Z
dc.date.available2023-10-06T16:15:13Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.degree.levelMasters
dc.description.abstractLarge portions of the global population fail to meet physical activity (PA) guidelines (Guthold et al., 2018). Masters athletes (MAs) are a population of older adults that exceed PA guidelines and adhere to sport (Young & Medic, 2011a). Straussian grounded theory (Corbin & Strauss, 2015) was used to understand MAs’ adherence strategies. Fourteen MAs (Mage = 53.64 years, SD = 8.38) from individual-based sports participated in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed through memoing, constant comparison and a process of open coding, axial coding, and theoretical integration. MAs’ sport adherence was influenced by personal adherence strategies (e.g., goal setting, creating routines), social factors (e.g., interactions with teammates, coaches, and family), and environmental and contextual factors (e.g., work, proximity to facilities). By understanding MAs’ adherence, I hope to use this information to help facilitate regular sport participation and long-term adherence for adult athletes.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/6598
dc.language.isoen
dc.proquest.subject0575
dc.proquest.subject0451
dc.proquest.subject0493
dc.proquestyesYes
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Kinesiology and Physical Education
dc.publisher.departmentDepartment of Kinesiology and Physical Education
dc.publisher.facultyArts and Science
dc.relation.ispartofseriesThesis (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science)
dc.subjectMasters athletes
dc.subjectadherence
dc.subjectsport
dc.subjectadult athletes
dc.subjectphysical activity
dc.subjectsport commitment
dc.subjectphysical activity adherence
dc.subjectsport adherence
dc.subjectphysical activity maintenance
dc.subjectStraussian grounded theory
dc.subject.lcshOlder athletes--Psychology--Research
dc.subject.lcshOlder athletes--Research
dc.subject.lcshAge and sports--Research
dc.subject.lcshExercise for older people--Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcshSports for older people--Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcshPhysical fitness for older people--Psychological aspects
dc.subject.lcshCompliance
dc.subject.lcshHealth behavior
dc.subject.lcshCommitment (Psychology)
dc.subject.lcshMotivation (Psychology)
dc.subject.lcshGoal (Psychology)
dc.subject.lcshGrounded theory
dc.subject.lcshOlder athletes--Attitudes--Research
dc.subject.lcshDissertations, Academic
dc.titleUnderstanding sport adherence in Masters athletes: a grounded theory
dc.typeThesis
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