This is a short editorial introduction to the first special issue of the Journal. The authors explain what the scientific event was. In the context of organisational tradition this special issue is similar to the full text of a proceedings book. This text contains short information about all works that make up this issue – 1S.
Background. Martial arts and fighting sports have taken their place among the many elements of contemporary mass culture. This integration has been due to the assimilation of certain Eastern values by mass media consumers from the West [Cynarski 2004]. Problem and aim. The problem investigated in this study relates to the existence of specific discourses concerning the arts and martial arts in the magazine “Judo Kodokan Review”. The aim of the study was to verify three hypotheses: 1) Articles focusing on judo as a sport dominate the periodical as opposed to those focusing on judo as a martial art form, 2) Among the journalistic genres into which the periodical entries may be categorized, documentaries (journalism) and articles (publicism) dominated, 3) The thematic content from 1950-1969 was subject to change based on the number of publications and types used. Methods. The research methods used in this study consist of semantic and formal qualitative analysis of the mass media content using Atlas.ti (The Qualitative Data Analysis & Research Software). Results. Based on the data obtained and analyzed, all three hypotheses tested positively. Conclusions. The results obtained in this study can be compared with findings made by, among others, Tywyn G. Martin, Antonio S. Williams, Warren Whisenant, and Windy Dees, who analyzed various mass media in terms of their presentation of martial arts and (to a lesser extent) fighting sports.
The theoretical framework for this research is the sociology of leisure and the sociology of health. Because sedentary behaviour (of employees) is a relevant new research area with important health risks, we decided to focus our attention on this subject. Moreover, sedentary behaviour in the workplace seems to be an important topic for the future. The general aim of the research is to provide a platform for exchange on effective approaches for promoting health-enhancing physical activity among workers, to learn from experiences in different European countries and to promote the most effective approaches across Europe. Two methods of qualitative research were used. The first was the method of expert judges. By way of direct interview, the statements of nine persons were collected, all of whom were recognised as competent judges. The second method was the analysis of the content of the literature (quality method). Using the computer program Atlas.ti, the respondents and their answers were examined. Most of the indications (89%) concerned responses indicating physical activity. In general, the experts are quite physically active and keep a healthy (in their opinion) diet. They have both knowledge and appropriate skills in physical education. They point to the growing interest of younger academics in health and fitness, which may be associated with trends in popular culture, such as a sporty lifestyle, the cult of the body, various healthy diets and supplements, etc., that are becoming the universal fashion. The aim of this work was to provide a platform for exchange on effective approaches to the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity among workers, to learn from experience in different European countries and to promote the most effective approaches across the region. Because the sedentary behaviour of employees is a relevant new research area with important health risks, we decided to focus our attention on this subject.
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