A curated collection of original research project, peer‑reviewed publications, reports, and essays bridging public health, culture, sport and recreation.
2025
- Type
Thesis (Original Research)
- Published
AUT Open Access Repository - Location
Australia
Exploring Contexts and Experiences of Sport, Physical Activity, and Sedentary Behaviour Among Asian Indian Migrants in Australia: Bridging Research and Policy
Keywords: contexts; culture, pre-post migration; wider determinants; cultural adapted questionnaire; mixed-methodology; policy analysis
2023
- Type
Original Research (Peer‑Reviewed Journal Article)
- 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
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 describes how physical activity and sedentary behaviours are defined, and how cultural background and migration shape these definitions
doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-12099-4
Keywords: migrants, perspectives, holistic, qualitative
2021
- Type
Research Report
- Organization
Sport New Zealand - Audience: Policymakers, Health-promotion practitioners, Advocates
- Target Population: Indian – Adults, Children, and Families.
- Location
New Zealand
2021
- Type
Research Article / Commentary
- Keywords
Brain-body, Plasticity, Health.
Dissecting the Mind Through Dance: A Holistic Exploration of Movement and Mental States
Delve into how dance and rhythm can facilitate cognitive and emotional expression. The conceptual article explores the mind-body connection, suggesting movement can unlock thoughts and emotions that words alone may not convey.
2017
- Type
Thesis
- Published
Auckland University of Technology - Location
New Zealand
When Culture Speaks: Indian Immigrant Participation in Sport and Physical Activity
The first research study investigating the participation experiences of Asian Indian immigrants in sport and physical activity in New Zealand.
Keywords: neighbourhoods, multiculturalism, sociocultural determinants, family, qualitative, insider-research
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