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Table 1 Summative presentation of three dimensions and respedctive themes and sub-themes for Young people with CF and PA

From: Using photo-elicitation to explore perceptions of physical activity among young people with cystic fibrosis

Dimension

Theme

Sub-theme

Motives

Introjected (extrinsic) motivation

For others [especially parents]

Prove people wrong

Benevolence / Philanthropy

Rewards

A sense of autonomy

 

Health

General health

CF related health / functioning

Impression management

Look “normal”

Escapism

 

Positive affect

Enjoyment / pleasure

Enablers

Positive history of PA/Exercise/Sport

 

Social support

Parents [resource / emotional]

Peers

Relatedness /belonging

Role Models

Parents

CF role model

Increases in mastery / competence

Including competition

Positive affect

Enjoyment

Fun

Environmental

Facilities / Technology

Habituating PA

 

Barriers

Health [CF]

Limited time available after treatment

Condition limits exercise ability

Amotivation

Lack of autonomy

Lack of competence

Comparatively lack of value [for physical activity/ sport]

Time

 

Negative Affect

Boring

[historically] dislike sport

Environmental / geographical barriers

Weather, facilities