Exploring perceived hurdles to physical activity engagement among obese students
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
- John Louise M. Marcaida+−
- Erwin R. Mañalac+−
- Bryan Dale M. Bernardo+−
- Angelo Salazar+−
- Francisco Gabriel Prevandos+−
- Joseph Lobo+−
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17979/sportis.2025.11.3.11675Abstract
Obesity, as one of the prevailing concerns faced by a multitude of individuals across the globe, poses a significant and staggering health issue, particularly for students. This qualitative inquiry is yielded in exploring the perceived challenges and hindrances faced by obese students in participating in physical activities. A semi-structured interview was conducted among 75 students using purposive sampling. Detailed and comprehensive data analysis is treated using Braun and Clarke’s Thematic Analysis. Three themes were formulated: (1) Obese Students' Perspectives on Participating in Physical Activities, (2) Obese Students' Physical Activity Participation: Is it Empowering or Detrimental, and (3) Perceived Challenges and Hindrances on Physical Development among Obese Students. These findings submerged the fact that physical and psychological barriers were prevalent among obese students' PA participation. Further research is needed to profoundly investigate the underlying factors within the context of this study.
Keywords:
Article Details
References
Aspers, P., & Corte, U. (2019). What is qualitative in qualitative research? Qualitative Sociology, 42(2), 139-160. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11133-019-9413-7
Baillot, A., Chenail, S., Barros Polita, N., Simoneau, M., Libourel, M., Nazon, E., ... & Romain, A. J. (2021). Physical activity motives, barriers, and preferences in people with obesity: A systematic review. PloS one, 16(6), e0253114. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0253114
Beth, M. R. M., & Vati, J. Physical Activity and Obesity among Children and Adolescents-An Evidence-Based Review. https://doi.org/10.9790/1959-1003062732
Bhandari, P. (2020). An introduction to qualitative research. Scribbr. https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/qualitative-research/.
Bianco, A., Gentile, A., Boca, S., Paoli, A., Messina, G., Gómez-López, M., Tabacchi, G. (2018). An Exploratory Analysis of Factors Associated with Health-Related Physical Fitness in Adolescents. https://doi.org/10.3390/su10061847
Blaschke, S., Carl, J., Ellinger, J., Birner, U., & Mess, F. (2021). The Role of Physical Activity-Related Health Competence and Leisure-Time Physical Activity for Physical Health and Metabolic Syndrome: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach for German Office Workers. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(19), 10153. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph181910153
Braun, V., & Clarke, V. (2006). Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3(2) 77–101. https://doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa
Campbell, S., Greenwood, M., Prior, S., Shearer, T., Walkem, K., Young, S., Walker, K. (2020). Purposive sampling: complex or simple? Research case examples. Journal of Research in Nursing, https://doi:10.1177/1744987120927206
Cawley, J., Frisvold, D., & Meyerhoefer, C. (2013). The impact of physical education on obesity among elementary school children. Journal of Health Economics, 32(4), 743–755. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhealeco.2013.04.006
Chafe, R. (2017). The value of qualitative description in health services and policy research. https://doi:10.12927/hcpol.2017.2503010.12927/hcpol.20
Chen, J., Bai, Y., & Ni, W. (2024). Reasons and promotion strategies of physical activity constraints in obese/overweight children and adolescents. Sports medicine and health science, 6(1), 25–36. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smhs.2023.10.004
Chetty, R. (2016). Childhood environment and gender gaps in adulthood. https://doi.org/10.3386/w21936
Cooney, G. M., Dwan, K., Greig, C. A., Lawlor, D. A., Rimer, J., Waugh, F. R., Mead, G. E. (2020). Exercise for depression. Cochrane database of systematic reviews, (9).
Cresswell, K., Cunningham-Burley, S., & Sheikh, A. (2018). Health care robotics: qualitative exploration of key challenges and future directions. Journal of medical Internet research, 20(7), e10410.
Deforche, B., De Bourdeaudhuij, I., Tanghe, A., Debode, P., Peter Hills, A., & Bouckaert, J. (2015). Role of physical activity and eating behavior in weight control after treatment in severely obese children and adolescents. Acta Paediatrica, 94(4), 464-470. https://doi.org/10.1080/08035250410024204
Fabricatore, A. N., & Wadden, T. A. (2014). Psychological aspects of obesity. Clinics in dermatology, 22(4), 332-337. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2014.01.006
Fernandes, A. C., Viegas, Â. A., Lacerda, A. C. R., Nobre, J. N. P., Morais, R. L. D. S., Figueiredo, P. H. S., ... & Mendonça, V. A. (2022). Association between executive functions and gross motor skills in overweight/obese and eutrophic preschoolers: a cross-sectional study. BMC pediatrics, 22(1), 498. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03553-2
Florentino, R. F. (2002). The burden of obesity in Asia: Challenges in assessment, prevention and management. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.14406047.11.s8.4.x
Hamer, O., Larkin, D., Relph, N., & Dey, P. (2021). Fear as a barrier to physical activity in young adults with obesity: a qualitative study. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 15(1), 18–34. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2021.2012243
Hassaji, N. (2015). Qualitative and descriptive research: Data type versus data analysis. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1362168815572747
Howells, K., & Sääkslahti, A. (2019). Physical activity recommendations for early childhood: An international analysis of the countries' current national policies and practices for those under 5. Physical Education in Early Childhood Education and Care: Researches-Best practices-Situation.
Li, H., Li, W., Zhao, Q., & Li, M. (2017). Including Overweight and Obese Students in Physical Education: An Urgent Need and Effective Teaching Strategies. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 88(5), 33–38. https://doi.org/10.1080/07303084.2017.1294513
Lobstein, T., Jackson-Leach, R., Moodie, M. L., Hall, K. D., Gortmaker, S. L., Swinburn, B. A., McPherson, K. (2015). Child and adolescent obesity: part of a bigger picture. https://doi.org/10.1016/s01406736(14)61746–3
Rafiei Milajerdi, H., Sheikh, M., Najafabadi, M. G., Saghaei, B., Naghdi, N., & Dewey, D. (2021). The effects of physical activity and exergaming on motor skills and executive functions in children with autism spectrum disorder. Games for Health Journal, 10(1), 33–42. https://doi.org/10.1089/g4h.2019.0180
Parmar, A., & Ghayal, B. (2022). A Study on Students Towards Physical Education and Wellness. Agpe The Royal Gondwana Research Journal Of History, Science, Economic, Political And Social Science, 3(5), 1-5
Pradinuk, M., Chanoine, J. P., & Goldman, R. D. (2014). Obesity and physical activity in children. Canadian Family Physician, 57(7), 779-782.
Purnell, J. Q. (2023). Definitions, classification, and epidemiology of obesity.
Rukavina, P., Doolittle, S., Li, W., Beale‐Tawfeeq, A., & Manson, M. (2019). Teachers' perspectives on creating an inclusive climate in middle school physical education for overweight students. Journal of School Health, 89(6), 476-484. https://doi.org/10.1111/josh.12760
Simmonds, M., Llewellyn, A., Owen, C. G., & Woolacott, N. (2016). Predicting adult obesity from childhood obesity: a systematic review and meta‐analysis. Obesity Reviews, 17(2), 95–107. https://doi.org/10.1111/obr.12334
Statista (2022). Obesity rate in the Philippines by age rate. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1363273/philippines-obesity-rate-by-age/.
Sweeting, H. N. (2007). Measurement and Definitions of Obesity in Childhood and Adolescence: A Field Guide for the Uninitiated. https://doi.org/10.1186/14752891-6-32
The GBD 2015 Obesity Collaborators. (2017). Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity in 195 Countries over 25 Years. New England Journal of Medicine, 377(1), 13–27. https://doi.org/10.1056/nejmoa1614362
Thompson, J. (2015). Nonverbal communication and the skills of effective mediators: Developing rapport, building trust, and displaying professionalism. https://doi.org/10.25904/1912/3625
Thompson, I., Hong, J. S., Lee, J. M., Prys, N. A., Morgan, J. T., & Udo-Inyang, I. (2020). A review of the empirical research on weight-based bullying and peer victimization was published between 2006 and 2016. Educational Review, 72(1), 88-110. https://doi.org/10.1080/00131911.2018.1483894.
Yu, J., & Jee, Y. (2020). Analysis of online classes in physical education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Education Sciences, 11(1)..