Table 1

Description of motives and constraints

Motives/constraintsMentions in thought-listingConceptualization/item
Internal MotivesCuriosity57 (58.8%)My curiosity about skiing enhanced due to the Olympics
Enjoyment62 (63.9%)I feel enjoyment when skiing
Escape47 (48.5%)Skiing is an escape from my day-to-day activities
Achievement42 (43.3%)I feel a sense of achievement when skiing
Health29 (29.9%)Skiing improves my health (e.g. endurance, strength, well-being)
Body image20 (20.6%)Skiing improves my body image (e.g. weight control, body shape)
Socialization47 (48.5%)Skiing gives me a chance to bond with my family and friends
External MotivesMedia coverage39 (40.2%)I often see media coverage about skiing
Program offered34 (35.1%)There are programs (e.g. school camps/lessons, promotions) offered for skiing
Intrapersonal ConstraintsLack of knowledge59 (60.8%)I don't know much about skiing (e.g. technical aspects, rules)
Lack of skill28 (28.9%)I am not skilled enough to ski well
Lack of interest59 (60.8%)Skiing is not interesting (e.g. boring)
Lack of energy36 (37.1%)I don't have the energy to ski
Interpersonal ConstraintsLack of friends28 (28.9%)My family and friends are not interested in skiing with me
Structural ConstraintsFinancial cost68 (70.1%)Skiing is a [very cheap-very expensive] leisure activity
Time constraint70 (72.2%)I don't have time for skiing due to other activities (e.g. work, study, socials)
Accessibility43 (44.3%)Access to skiing venues is [very easy-very difficult]
Safety24 (24.7%)Skiing is a [very safe-very dangerous] leisure activity
Weather20 (20.6%)Weather is [very pleasant-very unpleasant] when skiing

Note(s): 12 thoughts were dropped for not meeting the 20% cut off (e.g. military service)

Source(s): Authors’ own work

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