Authors

• Sandberg, Birgitta (University of Turku. School of Economics)
• Hurmerinta, Leila (University of Turku. School of Economics)

Keywords

commuting, emotional states, everyday life, exercise (physical activity), hobbies, labour force, leisure time, leisure time activities, physical activities, time budgets, travel, urban transport

Abstract

The data consists of thematic interviews with working-age people, exploring their physical activity behaviors, the emotions associated with physical activity, and the factors that encourage or hinder physical activity. The data can be divided into three sections, each with slightly different emphases in the interviews.

First, the interviewees were asked about their jobs, commuting distance and practices, hobbies, exercise habits and modes of transport. The interviewees were also asked what other modes of transport they might consider using. Some interviews further examined the impact of the tramway on commuting. Additionally, the interviewees were asked about the barriers and motivations for physical activity, as well as how their health conditions affect it.

The interviewees were also shown cards with Creative Commons pictures relevant to their cultural and living environments that represented different kinds of activities in four categories: transport modes, exercise and sports activities, recreational activities, and active chores. They were first asked to select the cards that best represented their own activities. Then, they chose the activities they would like to engage in and those they would prefer to avoid. Additionally, the interviewees evaluated which images most accurately represented their everyday physical activity environment and the environment where they would like to be active.

The background information includes gender, age group, job title and date of interview. The data were organised into an easy to use HTML version at FSD.