Date Available
12-11-2024
Year of Publication
2024
Document Type
Doctoral Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education (EdD)
College
Education
Department/School/Program
Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Faculty
Dr. Melinda Ickes
Faculty
Haley Bergstrom
Abstract
While there are known health benefits for participating in yoga, little has been studied on the intention and behavior for why individuals practice yoga especially through a theoretical lens and intense qualitative thematic analysis. Targeting the rural community considers other extenuating circumstances experienced by rural residents that can impact yoga participation in rural areas. Interviews were used to gain insight into a holistic viewpoint with the rich data bringing clarity to an individual’s thought process (of intention) to incorporate yoga (behavior) in their daily life. Utilizing the Theory of Planned Behavior as the theoretical framework for developing interview questions allowed a deeper analysis into the theory’s constructs of attitude, subjective norm, and perceived behavioral control, all of which contribute to a person’s intention to perform a behavior. The three themes emerged were community engagement and emotional backup, holistic overview of yoga practice for mental and physical well-being, and self-perception and adaptive practices. Implications from the study support that individuals desire and benefit from social interaction. Findings also revealed individuals will look for exercise opportunities when they are ready to incorporate regular physical activity into their lifestyle.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.13023/etd.2024.431
Recommended Citation
Meyer, Shelley, "UNDERSTANDING INTENTION AND BEHAVIOR OF PRACTICING YOGA THROUGH THE LENS OF THEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR SPECIFICALLY IN RURAL COMMUNITIES; A QUALITATIVE STUDY" (2024). Theses and Dissertations--Kinesiology and Health Promotion. 120.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/khp_etds/120
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