A dedicated space to share published research insights at the intersection of public health, sociology, sport, and recreation.
Year
2023
- Type
Original Research
- Published Journal of Physical Activity and Health
- Location
Australia
Qualitative Insights on the Importance of Sociocultural Contexts on Asian Indian Migrant Participation in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior
Keywords: Contexts; Culture, health promotion; migration; social determinants
Year
2021
- Type
Original Research
- Published BMC Public Health
- Location
Australia
A Qualitative Exploration of Perspectives of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Among Indian Migrants in Melbourne, Australia: How Are They Defined and What Can We Learn?
This paper helps you identify how physical activity and sedentary behaviour are defined and describes how these definitions are shaped by cultural background and migration.
Keywords: Migrants, Physical activity, Sedentary behaviour, Cultural perspectives, Holistic, Qualitative
Year
2021
- Type
Research Report
- Organization
Sport New Zealand - Topic: Migration, Social, Culture, Contexts, Neighbourhoods
- Audience: Policymakers, Health-promotion practitioners, Advocates
- Population Served: Indian, migrants, Adults, Children, Families.
- Location
New Zealand
A Report for New Zealand’s Indian Immigrant Participation in Sport and Physical Activity, Auckland.
Year
2021
- Type
Article
- Keywords
Brain-body, Plasticity, Health.
Dissect Your Mind With Dance: A Holistic Viewpoint
Ever wonder what happens to your mind while dancing? Is it possible to unleash thoughts through movement and rhythm alone? For example, many of us see or find ourselves engaged in the unconscious tapping of the feet to the music. Would this be a working of the mind-a nonverbal thought? What about when we watch a dance performance. Does the brain of the observer undergo the same developments as the dancer himself?
Year
2017
- Type
Thesis
- Published
Auckland University of Technology - Location
New Zealand
When Culture Speaks: Indian Immigrant Families’ Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
This thesis presents as the first research study that investigated the experiences of Indian immigrant families’ participation in sport and physical activity. Key themes related to 1) Neighbourhoods, 2) Multiculturalism, and 3) Evolving social mindset and beliefs.
Keywords: Neighbourhoods, Multiculturalism, Immigrants, Socio-cultural determinants, Qualitative, Insider research.