STORRE Collection: Electronic copies of Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport conference papers and proceedings.
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Electronic copies of Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport conference papers and proceedings.2024-03-18T17:28:28ZCultural adaptation of a text message library designed to support diet, activity and weight management behaviour in the postpartum period in the UK: the Supporting MumS (SMS) Study
http://hdl.handle.net/1893/35838
Title: Cultural adaptation of a text message library designed to support diet, activity and weight management behaviour in the postpartum period in the UK: the Supporting MumS (SMS) Study
Author(s): Spyreli, Eleni; Caperon, Lizzie; Ansell, Emma; Ahern, Sara; Bridges, Sally; Hoddinott, Patricia; McKinley, Michelle
Abstract: The Supporting MumS library of text messages was developed with extensive personal and public involvement (PPI) to help with postpartum weight management and was successfully tested in a feasibility study in Northern Ireland. Before conducting an effectiveness trial, further PPI work was needed to ensure that the dietary and lifestyle advice offered within the SMS text message library was acceptable and culturally relevant for a wide range of women across the United Kingdom (UK). Recruitment was facilitated by existing community networks that helped capture a culturally diverse group of postpartum women who have struggled with their weight. Nineteen women took part in the PPI exercise: n = 4 African–Caribbean (living in London), n = 8 Asian (Bradford), n = 7 white (Scotland). The PPI work followed an iterative process with initial online group discussions, where selected text messages were reviewed and feedback was sought on their language, tone and cultural relevance. This was followed by message adaptation and re-review. Following initial group discussions to understand the main areas for adaptation, PPI work was carried out with individual mums who reviewed the entire library of text messages and provided feedback on all adaptations. Mums liked the humour and the supportive tone of the messages and approximately 15% of the messages were left unchanged. Suggested edits to ensure the messages were acceptable and relevant to women from a range of cultural backgrounds were minor in nature. Suggestions provided by PPI representatives were mainly in relation to broadening the relevance of snack ideas, recipes, food preparation advice, shopping habits (e.g., click and collect services) and workout ideas. Additional feedback included removing colloquialisms and idioms, the meaning of which may be confusing for somebody not familiar with them or a non-native English speaker (e.g., ‘run out of steam’). Personal and Public Involvement provided helpful suggestions for the cultural and regional adaptation of a lifestyle text message intervention in the postpartum period. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the Supporting MumS study will be tested in a UK-wide trial.2024-02-08T00:00:00ZDuty of Care in Esports: Organizational Support for Esports Players’ Mental Wellbeing and Physical Health
http://hdl.handle.net/1893/35822
Title: Duty of Care in Esports: Organizational Support for Esports Players’ Mental Wellbeing and Physical Health
Author(s): Hong, Hee Jung
Abstract: This paper examines the perspectives of esports players on organizational support for enhancing their mental wellbeing and physical health throughout their esports careers. Drawing on one of the most extensive datasets in the field, to the author’s knowledge, a total of 33 participants – professional (n = 21), semi-professional (n = 6), amateur (n = 4), and retired players (n = 2) – were recruited for the study. Data were collected via semi-structured interviews and thematic analysis was conducted, identifying three key themes: (a) Limited organizational support available, (b) Demand for psychological and mental support, and (c) Importance of maintaining fitness and addressing physical health issues. The results indicate that organizational support was limited, necessitating further attention from stakeholders to establish structured support systems for players. The findings also highlight the significance of providing support to enhance esports players’ performance and overall wellbeing, emphasizing the promotion of mental wellbeing and physical health.2024-01-03T00:00:00ZSystematic Literature Review of the Impact of Hosting Sport Mega-Events on Residents' Housing
http://hdl.handle.net/1893/35699
Title: Systematic Literature Review of the Impact of Hosting Sport Mega-Events on Residents' Housing
Author(s): Xiao, Zixuan; Rocha, Claudio
Abstract: Introduction: This systematic literature review aims to describe and evaluate the findings of all relevant individual studies about the impacts of hosting mega-sport events on host city residents' housing.2021-08-19T00:00:00ZEsports Players’ Transition out of Esports: Is There Life After Esports?
http://hdl.handle.net/1893/35520
Title: Esports Players’ Transition out of Esports: Is There Life After Esports?
Author(s): Hong, Hee Jung; Hong, Seung Han
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to explore retired/retiring esports players’ experience of transitioning out of esports. To provide in-depth insights into esports players’ transition experiences that may contribute to young players being better prepared for their own transitions, a qualitative approach was applied and four retired professional esports players in South Korea were interviewed. Thematic analysis was applied, and four themes were identified: Pressure and Uncertainty; Lack of Pre-Retirement Planning; Need for Mentorship; Need for Realism about Talent. The findings highlight that esports players experience pressure and struggle with job/finance insecurity during their careers, and that this contributes significantly to their retirement decisions. Lack of pre-retirement planning causes them to be ill-prepared for their life after esports. The study provides empirical evidence which should encourage the industry and stakeholders to establish structured systems to support esports players’ transitions out of esports.2023-01-03T00:00:00Z