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Understanding Capabilities, Opportunities, and Motivations of Walking for Physical Activity among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Theory-Based Study

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Title: Understanding Capabilities, Opportunities, and Motivations of Walking for Physical Activity among Adults with Intellectual Disabilities: A Qualitative Theory-Based Study
Language: English
Authors: Sophie C. Westrop (ORCID 0000-0002-3776-0543), Ailsa Niven (ORCID 0000-0002-4118-7460), Craig Melville, Donna-Marie Speir, Arlene M. McGarty (ORCID 0000-0003-4937-0574)
Source: Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities. 2025 38(4).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Adults, Physical Activities, Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate Intellectual Disability, Motivation, Health Behavior, Participative Decision Making, Foreign Countries, Influences, Pictorial Stimuli, Ability, Opportunities, Caregiver Role
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom (Glasgow)
DOI: 10.1111/jar.70105
ISSN: 1360-2322
1468-3148
Abstract: Background: This study aimed to apply the COM-B model to understand the capabilities, opportunities, and motivations for walking behaviour among adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with adults (= 18 years) with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities living in Greater Glasgow using one-to-one interviews (n = 12; women = 5) and a photo-elicitation activity followed by a focus group discussion (n = 5; women = 1). The framework approach to analysis allowed for the influences of walking to be mapped onto the COM-B model. Results: Walking is a complex behaviour with many capabilities, opportunities and motivations to consider. Adults with intellectual disabilities were involved in making decisions about what results should be prioritised. Conclusions: The COM-B model is a flexible framework that can be applied to understand health behaviours of adults with intellectual disabilities. It is imperative to work with adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the research process.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1481371
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: This study aimed to apply the COM-B model to understand the capabilities, opportunities, and motivations for walking behaviour among adults with intellectual disabilities. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with adults (= 18 years) with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities living in Greater Glasgow using one-to-one interviews (n = 12; women = 5) and a photo-elicitation activity followed by a focus group discussion (n = 5; women = 1). The framework approach to analysis allowed for the influences of walking to be mapped onto the COM-B model. Results: Walking is a complex behaviour with many capabilities, opportunities and motivations to consider. Adults with intellectual disabilities were involved in making decisions about what results should be prioritised. Conclusions: The COM-B model is a flexible framework that can be applied to understand health behaviours of adults with intellectual disabilities. It is imperative to work with adults with intellectual disabilities throughout the research process.
ISSN:1360-2322
1468-3148
DOI:10.1111/jar.70105