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African American Couples’ Experiences during an Exercise Intervention Interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Case Study

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  • Lyndsey M. Hornbuckle

    (Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA)

  • Wendy McLean Cooke

    (Department of Child & Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA)

  • Amy Rauer

    (Department of Child & Family Studies, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA)

  • Cristina S. Barroso

    (College of Nursing, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 37996, USA)

Abstract

Exercise intervention researchers often struggle to transition participants from supervised/laboratory-based exercise to independent exercise. Research to inform this critical juncture remains underdeveloped. This qualitative case study investigated the transition from laboratory-based to home-based training in a subset of middle-aged and older African American couples whose exercise intervention experience was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. All four couples ( N = 8) whose study participation was interrupted participated in dyadic interviews by videoconference. Two investigators independently reviewed verbatim transcripts, and then used an iterative open coding approach to identify themes from the qualitative data. Three main themes were identified: (1) resistance training program modifications, (2) partner interactions, and (3) external pandemic-related factors. Each theme included both positive and negative feedback related to participants’ experiences. Overall, virtual, home-based training appeared acceptable and feasible in this group. Further research is needed to investigate the utility of virtual training to effectively transition participants from laboratory-based to independent exercise.

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  • Lyndsey M. Hornbuckle & Wendy McLean Cooke & Amy Rauer & Cristina S. Barroso, 2022. "African American Couples’ Experiences during an Exercise Intervention Interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Qualitative Case Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(7), pages 1-14, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:7:p:4190-:d:784915
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