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Meanings of Craft and Exercise for Women in Mid-Life

Ecker, Diana
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1196853859

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2007, Master of Science in Exercise and Health Studies, Miami University, Physical Education, Health, and Sport Studies.
This thesis examines the perceptions and experiences of five women in mid-life who are serious about a craft and dislike exercise. Qualitative interviews were conducted with each woman, seeking to understand why they preferred their craft to exercise. The themes that emerged indicated that, for these women, their craft could be something they loved, a means to connect with other people, an opportunity to express themselves, a way to relax, and an opportunity to challenge themselves. In regard to exercise, the primary theme that emerged was obligation. Other themes included unpleasantness, something that had been done in the past or was done by others, inconvenience, and for one woman, training and victory. These themes are addressed separately and together, as well as in light of related research, with the goal of identifying theoretical and practical implications for making exercise more appealing and enjoyable.
Valeria Freysinger (Advisor)
EXERCISE; WOMEN; Quilting; Leisure; physical activity

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  • Ecker, D. (2007). Meanings of Craft and Exercise for Women in Mid-Life [Master's thesis, Miami University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1196853859

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Ecker, Diana. Meanings of Craft and Exercise for Women in Mid-Life. 2007. Miami University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1196853859.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Ecker, Diana. "Meanings of Craft and Exercise for Women in Mid-Life." Master's thesis, Miami University, 2007. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=miami1196853859

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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