Author(s)

Xinyi Liu ¹, Jingquan Sun ^1,2, Shouzhen Huang ¹, Xiangyi Zhou ¹, Zhendong Li ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Institute of Sports Science, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China
² Department of Physical Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610041, China

Corresponding Author

Zhendong Li

ABSTRACT

The purpose of this review is to systematically examine the factors that promote/hinder physical activity (PA) in people with "special physical activity needs". A systematic review of qualitative research on the PA perspectives of people aged 18-60 years with "special physical activity needs" was conducted. Two databases were searched to identify published studies from 2000 to 2022. A thematic synthesis was used to analyze the data. Finally, a total of 347 factors were extracted from 21 studies included, identifying three themes: "Intrapersonal", "Interpersonal", and "Physical". Integrating the themes into a theoretical model, it was found that the "core layers" (Self-perception, Self-actualization, Autonomy), located in the "Intrapersonal" theme, were the most frequent and most associated factors, and they were the key factors in promoting the participation of special populations in PA.

KEYWORDS

Special Groups, Physical Activity, barriers, facilitators, disability

CITE THIS PAPER

Xinyi Liu, Jingquan Sun, Shouzhen Huang, Xiangyi Zhou, Zhendong Li, Factors affecting the participation of young adults with special sporting needs in physical activity: A systematic literature review. Social Medicine and Health Management (2023) Vol. 4: 69-76. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/socmhm.2023.040410.

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