"I Can't Cry and Run at the Same Time": Women's Use of Distance Running  

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Leedy, Gail

Jenis: Article from Journal - e-Journal
Dalam koleksi: Affilia vol. 24 no. 1 (Feb. 2009), page 80-93.
Topik: crisis; depression; empowerment; physical activity; well-being
Fulltext: 80.pdf (98.51KB)

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This qualitative study explores the beneficial functions of distance running for women. Indepth interviews were conducted with five women runners who reported that they had used distance running as a mechanism to help them cope during a time of emotional stress. A case method analysis of the narratives yielded both common themes and unique processes and resulted in a model that integrates running for the promotion of well-being and empowerment with therapeutic components. Implications for social work practice emphasize the importance of supporting exercise as a means of preventing and treating stress-induced disorders.

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