October 10, 2025Disability and RehabilitationOpen Access

Perspectives on physical activity from people with Parkinson’s disease who do not engage

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HHHeather L. HunterNewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust JFJennifer FreemanFort Worth Library HGHilary GunnOregon State University

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Qualitative analysis reveals insights on physical activity perception in inactive individuals with Parkinson's disease, suggesting a need for identity-based approaches.

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A key finding shows that self-identity influences how individuals with Parkinson's perceive their engagement in physical activity.
The study involved interviews with 21 participants, focusing on beliefs and attitudes about physical activity among those identifying as inactive.
Using constructivist grounded theory, the research developed five categories illustrating barriers to physical activity engagement.
Findings indicate that factors like self-identity, social support, and disease-related challenges significantly impact activity levels among individuals.

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Hunter et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e861907ef2f04ca37e3d56 https://doi.org/10.1080/09638288.2025.2560969

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Qualitative analysis reveals insights on physical activity perception in inactive individuals with Parkinson's disease, suggesting a need for identity-based approaches.

Perspectives on physical activity from people with Parkinson’s disease who do not engage

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Perspectives on physical activity from people with Parkinson’s disease who do not engage

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