Running during the global COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study examining perceptions and behaviours for runners.
| dc.contributor.advisor | Tymowski-Gionet, Gabriela | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Dombrowski, Stephan U. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kent, Danielle | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-09-15T18:58:18Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-09-15T18:58:18Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2022-03 | |
| dc.description.abstract | The COVID-19 global pandemic led to widespread public health measures that include social distancing and closures of many exercise and physical activity (PA) facilities, city parks, and playgrounds. Running may be a key form of PA for some Canadians as it is accessible, feasible, and convenient. Study objectives were to understand the perceived impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and public health measures on runners; specifically, i) running behaviours, functions, and motives of running behaviours; ii) social aspects of running behaviours; and iii) other health-related behaviours. Eligibility criteria included: 19 years of age or older, living in Canada, could access Facebook Messenger, and were a runner. This was a deductive qualitative study using a thematic approach. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via an online instant messaging service. Twentynine runners (female= 17, male= 12, median age= 38) participated in the study. Three main themes were identified: Shift, tension, and interconnectedness. | |
| dc.description.copyright | © Danielle Kent, 2022 | |
| dc.format.extent | ix, 74 | |
| dc.format.medium | electronic | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://unbscholar.lib.unb.ca/handle/1882/37405 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of New Brunswick | |
| dc.rights | http://purl.org/coar/access_right/c_abf2 | |
| dc.subject.discipline | Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| dc.title | Running during the global COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study examining perceptions and behaviours for runners. | |
| dc.type | master thesis | |
| oaire.license.condition | other | |
| thesis.degree.discipline | Interdisciplinary Studies | |
| thesis.degree.grantor | University of New Brunswick | |
| thesis.degree.level | masters | |
| thesis.degree.name | M.A.H.S.R. |