ABSTRACT

Physical inactivity is a global public health priority, yet people living with a disability or long-term health condition, such as those who experience mental distress, continue to face inequalities and barriers to participation in sport and physical activity. These inequalities are considered an occupational injustice, in terms of participation in health enhancing occupations being restricted for these groups of people, despite them wanting to be more active. This study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the nature and value of participating in a UK based community football project, for people with experience of mental distress. Twenty-three people took part in this first strand of a larger participatory action research study, which used the World Café as a method for structuring and recording conversations. Data from the three World Café events were analysed collectively and thematically. The study’s findings reveal tensions, nuances, and subtleties that exist in relation to the reciprocal relationship between playing football and people’s health and well-being. The complexity of enabling participation in sport and physical activity amongst marginalised groups, such as people with experience of mental distress, is highlighted.

摘要

缺乏运动是全球公共卫生的重中之重，但是，患有精神疾病的残障人士或长期健康的人，仍然面临着不平等和参加运动和体育锻炼的障碍。这些不平等被认为是一种职业不公，就这些人群而言，尽管他们希望更加积极地参加健康促进职业受到限制。这项研究旨在为有精神困扰经验的人们深入了解参加英国社区足球项目的性质和价值。23人参加了较大的参与式行动研究的第一部分，该研究使用WorldCafé作为组织和记录对话的方法。对三个世界咖啡馆事件的数据进行了汇总和主题分析。该研究的发现揭示了与踢足球和人们的健康与福祉之间的相互关系有关的紧张，细微差别和微妙之处。强调了使边缘化群体（例如有精神困扰经验的人）参与体育和体育活动的复杂性。