Workout your burnout : an exploratory look at the role of perceived barriers and benefits to physical activity in social workers

Alternative Title

Role of perceived barriers and benefits to physical activity in social workers

Author

Samuel Shapiro, Smith College

Publication Date

2017

Document Type

Masters Thesis

Study Type

Mixed method

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

School for Social Work

Keywords

Exercise-Psychological aspects, Social workers-Mental health, Burnout (Psychology), Stress management, Exercise, Burnout, Physical activity, Perceived barriers, Perceived benefits, Exploratory

Abstract

This mixed-methods exploratory study aimed to develop better understanding of the relationship between social workers’ participation in physical activities and their perceptions of potential barriers and benefits to participating in exercise. Sixty-four individuals completed an online survey, disclosing their physical activity habits as while growing up as well as those of their parents and/or caregivers. Quantitative questions asked participants to measure: their recent physical activity rates, defining them as light, moderate or vigorous; their perceived potential benefits of and barriers to physical activity, and, finally, their contentedness with aspects of their body and their work. Participants reported few barriers and adequate knowledge of activity

Language

English

Comments

4, 50 pages. Includes bibliographical references (pages 38-40)

Recommended Citation

Shapiro, Samuel, "Workout your burnout : an exploratory look at the role of perceived barriers and benefits to physical activity in social workers" (2017). Masters Thesis, Smith College, Northampton, MA.
https://scholarworks.smith.edu/theses/1920