Table 1.
General citations from focus group interviews regarding key determinants of physical activity and relaxation
Determinants | Physical activity | Relaxation |
---|---|---|
Awareness |
|
“It is important to be aware of the advantages of relaxation” |
Attitude |
“Physical activity is not something you do during work hours” |
“Too much relaxation inhibits fulfilment of task requirements” |
Subjective norm |
“Being physically active during work hours is not approved of by colleagues and supervisor” |
“My colleagues state that relaxation is something that should be done after work” |
Perceived behavioural control |
“Increased physical activity is realized when shifting/rearranging priorities at work” |
“Feeling free to choose when to relax during work hours” |
Perceived barriers |
“The sedentary nature of office work prohibits physical activity” |
|
Physical environment | “It is not an environment in which physical activity is stimulated” | “Good facilities are needed to relax” |