@phdthesis{75ff7c4170904484a88f5c4c153a78da,
title = "The Stride program: an exercise program for university students experiencing mental health challenges",
abstract = "This thesis is presented as a series of papers, aiming to implement, assess, and further understand the use of exercise programs on-campus to support university students experiencing mental health challenges. The thesis is mixed-methods design and includes three studies. Firstly, a quantitative study exploring the feasibility and preliminary efficacy of an exercise program supporting UWA students experiencing mental illness. A second quantitative study exploring the associations between exercise enjoyment and session characteristics, and health outcomes. And, a final qualitative study using thematic analysis to explore the in-program and post-program transition experiences of participants who had completed the Stride program",
keywords = "Exercise, Mental Health, Physical Activity, Implementation Science, Mental Illness, Behaviour Change",
author = "Ivan Jeftic",
year = "2023",
doi = "10.26182/g7na-8e33",
language = "English",
school = "The University of Western Australia",
}