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Hvordan opplever overvektige barn å delta i en treningsgruppe for overvektige? - En kvalitativ studie

Nevland, Eliane
Master thesis
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2013
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Abstract
Background: During the last decade overweight has become one of the most common health

problems in the world. Several strategies have been tried implemented to counter this

development. Exercise groups for overweight children are one example of a potential counter

strategy. Children`s own experiences of participating in these exercise groups have however

been poorly documented.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to document how children, who participate in

exercise groups for overweight children, evaluate their experience.

Material & methods: Data was collected by participating in an exercise group for

overweight children between the ages of 8 to15. Participant observations as well as in-depth

interviews of 6 children allowed the researcher to gather important information from the

participants. The data was later processed and analyzed in accordance with systematic text

condensation and thematic analysis.

Results: This study showed that children had an overall pleasant experience when

participating in the exercise group. The children indicated general well-being, happiness from

making new friends, feelings of accomplishment as well as self-determination. It became

evident that the goal of getting in better shape motivated the children to continue exercising

on their own free time. It was quite clear that activities which focused on endurance and

strength alone did not result in as much engagement as “play-centered” activities. The

children were also appreciative when given the opportunity to influence the exercise with

activities of their choosing.

Conclusion: The participants in the exercise group stated that their experience was positive.

The exercise group was an enjoyable arena for workouts, and it provided pleasant side effects

such as making new friends.

Relevance: The objective of this research was to gain insights in children’s experiences when

taking part in an exercise group for overweight children. Children’s perspectives are known to

be poorly documented, it is however important to ask those participating in the groups to

reveal how effective they really are. The perspectives of the children can also help when

trying to make this type of exercise groups more attractive for other children.

There is a need for larger studies within this area to supplement and possibly confirm the

results found in this specific study. It is also of major importance that future studies focus on

the experience of the children, rather than the adults alone.
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