Background The aims of the present study were to assess changes in lifestyles in the general population in response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown and the …
JH Kerr, SH Mackenzie - Psychology of sport and exercise, 2012 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the present study was to explore possible multiple motives for participation in different adventure sports. DESIGN: Qualitative design, specifically an …
Research and public policy has long supported links between traditional sports and well- being. However, adventurous nature sport literature has primarily focused on performance …
Adventurous physical activity has traditionally been considered the pastime of a small minority of people with deviant personalities or characteristics that compel them to …
Objective Extreme sport participation is growing, yet it is still not clear exactly what motivates individuals to participate in sports where accidents can lead to serious injury or death. The …
A Ewert, K Gilbertson, YC Luo… - Journal of leisure research, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Since 2009, participation rates for adventure pursuits such as kayaking and climbing have increased over 25%(Outdoor Industry Foundation, 2011). This study investigated the …
Research on people's motives for engaging in high-risk activities has typically been viewed through the single-focused lens of sensation seeking. We provide evidence that …
C Castanier, CL Scanff, T Woodman - Research quarterly for …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
We investigated the risk-taking behaviors of 302 men involved in high-risk sports (downhill skiing, mountaineering, rock climbing, paragliding, or skydiving). The sportsmen were …
As with other addictions, exercise addiction can severely impact individuals' lives and have significant psychophysical consequences. Consequently, the study of the mechanisms …