Inside the Game: Understanding Motivations and Constraints in Sports4All
(R2024-122639)

AUTHORS

Pedro Dionísio, ISCTE - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa; Ana Brochado, ISCTE-Instituto Universitário de Lisboa, DINAMIA'CET Centro de Estudos sobre a Mudanca Socioeconomica e o Territorio; Maria do Carmo Leal, Universidade Europeia; Adrien Bouchet, University of Central Florida

ABSTRACT

This research aims at examining the motivations and constraints of experimentation and retention in sports practice by people with disabilities. Data were collected with two focus groups joining 30 stakeholders, including clubs, gyms, associations, and federations. Using content analysis by the Leximancer software, the study identified the key motivations and constraints in sports4all practice based on the interview transcripts. The results of this study provide a foundation for strategic thinking to enhance sports conditions for individuals with disabilities and to promote inclusivity in sports.