Pain with pleasure:The phenomenological research of benign masochism among the senior amateur marathon runners
To examine the manifestations,motivational sources and cognitive characteristics of benign masochism among the senior amateur marathon runners,this study interviewed 13 senior amateur marathon runners with the methods of phenomenological research and then analyzed the interview texts.The research results show that(1)the phenomenon of benign masochism is prevalent among senior amateur marathon runners;(2)the manifestations of benign masochism among senior amateur marathon runners are mainly reflected in three aspects including environment,physiology and psychology;(3)the motivation sources of benign masochism among senior amateur marathon runners mainly include five aspects,that is challenging themselves,past experiences,peer encouragement,pursuit of excitement,and exploring the unknown;(4)the benign masochism among senior amateur marathon runners cognitively reflects the pursuit of recognition and acceptance,ability expression and the result of weighing pros and cons.The study suggest that benign masochism has both advantages and disadvantages for senior amateur marathon runners.Active guidance and publicity,correct education and reasonable institutional control are needed to ensure safe and scientific exercise for marathon runners and promote the participants'physical and mental health.
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