Abstract

Objective

The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of collaboration behaviors within interactive exercise groups.

Design

Qualitative study.

Main Outcome Measures

Using semi-structured interviews, 16 individuals who exercise in small groups (e.g., workout partners, participants of interactive fitness classes) were recruited to (a) reflect on their experiences of collaboration within this context, and (b) identify behaviors that members demonstrate that help each other perform exercise tasks and achieve their exercise-related goals. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

We identified three overarching themes (and 14 subthemes) reflecting participants’ perceptions and experiences of collaboration in exercise groups including ‘motivation building’, ‘intragroup coaching’, and ‘personal support’. These collaboration behaviors were noted by participants as important in shaping their continued exercise adherence, enjoyment, and relatedness.

Conclusion

This study advances knowledge of the specific ways in which individuals can work together effectively within interactive exercise groups and provides a novel means of understanding how the group environment might best be leveraged to support exercise behavior.

中文翻译：

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互动练习组内的协作行为

摘要

客观的

本研究的目的是更好地了解互动练习组内的协作行为。

设计

定性研究。

主要观察指标

通过半结构化访谈，招募了 16 名以小组形式锻炼的人（例如，锻炼伙伴、互动健身课程的参与者），以 (a) 反思他们在这种情况下的合作经验，以及 (b) 确定成员表现出的行为互相帮助执行锻炼任务并实现与锻炼相关的目标。使用专题分析对数据进行分析。

结果

我们确定了三个总体主题（和 14 个子主题），反映了参与者对锻炼小组协作的看法和经验，包括“动机构建”、“组内辅导”和“个人支持”。参与者指出，这些协作行为对于塑造他们持续锻炼的坚持、享受和相关性很重要。

结论

这项研究提高了个人在互动锻炼小组中有效合作的具体方式的知识，并提供了一种新的方法来理解如何最好地利用小组环境来支持锻炼行为。