Interest, competence, appearance, fitness and social relatedness as motives for physical activity in Ugandan outpatients with psychosis

Conclusions Extrinsic (fitness, appearance, social benefits) and intrinsic (interest, competence) motives are equally important in adopting and maintaining physical activity in people with psychosis. Socio-cultural role patterns should be considered, also in Western settings (e.g., in refugees).
Source: Mental Health and Physical Activity - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research