Motivation for Physical Activity among Hawaiian,Japanese, and Filipino University Students in Hawaii |
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Authors: | Joan Pan Claudio Nigg |
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Affiliation: | University of Hawai'i at Manoa |
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Abstract: | The purpose is to identify the motivations and barriers to physical activity (PA) among the three largest ethnic groups in Hawaii (Hawaiians/part-Hawaiians, Japanese, and Filipinos). University of Hawai'i students (N = 32, aged 18+) self-identified as one of those ethnicities participated in focus groups. There are more common themes than ethnic-specific variations in factors influencing PA. PA is understood as exercise among all groups; leisure time PA like running and surfing are common activities. Results were more similar among Hawaiian and Japanese than with Filipino participants. The findings offer an opportunity for improving cross-cultural and culture-specific PA interventions for those ethnicities. |
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Keywords: | Team Team Building Teamwork Team Effectiveness |
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