Thematic analysis indicates intervention participants perceived numerous positive physical, psychological, and social outcomes from the inclusive aquatic exercise class¶

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q2 i? Interview thematic analysis yielded three primary themes and eight subthemes based on 19 codes, with participants reporting perceived physical, psychological, and social benefits similar to those reported for able-bodied university students. → Dysterheft 2016

Evidence¶

Dysterheft 2016¶

Dysterheft, J., Chaparro, G., Rice, L., & Rice, I. (2016). Investigating the Outcomes and Perceptions of an Inclusive Aquatic Exercise Class for University Students with Physical Disabilities. Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, 31(1), 41-56. https://eric.ed.gov/?q=Investigating+the+Outcomes+and+Perceptions+of+an+Inclusive+Aquatic+Exercise+Class

q2 · i? · qualitative · r3

Qualitative thematic analysis of post-intervention interviews with the six intervention participants, coded by three researchers with an independent auditor. The analysis "resulted in three primary themes and eight subthemes based on 19 codes"; all participants reported physical and psychological benefits, and four of six reported peer benefits.

"Analysis of the interview transcriptions resulted in three primary themes and eight subthemes based on 19 codes."

Discussion¶

Related Claims¶

• An inclusive aquatic exercise class produced no significant pre/post survey differences between SWD intervention and control groups except in recreational physical activity levels — related
• Participants reported positive social relationships primarily with their assigned undergraduate exercise personal assistants rather than with other class participants — a narrower finding that bears on this claim