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APAQ at Forty: Publication Trends
1Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA.
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly : APAQ
|September 4, 2024
Summary
Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ) research grew substantially in its fourth decade, with a notable rise in qualitative studies and diverse topics like the Paralympics. International contributions also increased significantly.
Area of Science:
- Adapted Physical Activity (APA) research
- Journal publication analysis
Background:
- Analysis of Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly (APAQ) publications from 2014-2023, comparing with the first three decades.
- Publications coded by theory use, participant demographics, topic, intervention status, author affiliation, and research method.
Discussion:
- Increased publication volume in the fourth decade (n=61) compared to the third.
- Continued dominance of quantitative research (57.5%) but significant growth in qualitative research (39.5%) compared to the previous decade.
- Rise in review papers and meta-analyses, indicating a growing knowledge base requiring synthesis.
Key Insights:
- Qualitative research acceptance and value for in-depth exploration have grown.
- Expanded topic diversity, including dignity, classification, coaching, and Paralympics.
- Substantial increase in international publications.
Outlook:
- Continued growth in qualitative methodologies and diverse research topics.
- Further synthesis of knowledge through reviews and meta-analyses.
- Increasing global collaboration and contributions in adapted physical activity research.
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