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Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access published online on February 23, 2005
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsi039
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Journal of Pediatric Psychology © Society of Pediatric Psychology 2005; all rights reserved.
Received January 21, 2004
Revised July 21, 2004
Accepted August 16, 2004

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Brief Report: A Qualitative Study of Gender Preferences and Motivational Factors for Physical Activity in Underserved Adolescents

Dawn K. Wilson PhD1*, Joel Williams MPH2, Alexandra Evans PhD2, Gary Mixon MPA3, and Carol Rheaume MSPH4

1 Prevention Research Center; Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, and
2 Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, and
3 Sumter County Parks and Recreation
4 Prevention Research Center

* To whom correspondence should be addressed.
Dawn K. Wilson, E-mail: dkwilson{at}sc.edu


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Objective This study used focus groups to identify preferences for physical activity (PA) and motivational themes for increasing PA in underserved adolescents. 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. 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. 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.


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