Sahar Binsalem
Country: Saudi Arabia
Background: Biochemistry
This study aimed to explore motivation factors and pathways to lose weight in a Saudi community in Dublin/Ireland 2013. In addition, the study aimed to find the differences between these motivation factors and pathways when the participants lived in Saudi and after they moved to Dublin.
Seven participants, four males and three females, were interviewed. A qualitative methodology using semi-structured one-on-one interviews was used. The age of participants ranged between 21-33.
Cold and rainy weather in Dublin was reported to be the most common motivation factor to engage in physical activity among all seven participants. All participants had reported lifestyle changes (in eating habits and exercises) after moving to Dublin helped them to lose weight.
Lifestyle changes are thought to be a successful way to lose weight without causing health hazards. Motivation has a key role in changing lifestyle..
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