Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers.
The aim of the present study was explore perceptions of group-based walking and gather suggestions to inform the development of a group-based walking intervention among older adults in retirement villages. Twenty-four physically inactive residents (16 female, 8 male; age range: 69-88) and 4 managers...
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| author | Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie Ntoumanis, Nikos Uren, Hannah Stathi, A. Wold, Catrina Hill, Keith |
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| description | The aim of the present study was explore perceptions of group-based walking and gather suggestions to inform the development of a group-based walking intervention among older adults in retirement villages. Twenty-four physically inactive residents (16 female, 8 male; age range: 69-88) and 4 managers from four retirement villages were interviewed. Inductive thematic analysis revealed 6 broad themes: lack of motivation, values versus constraints, fears and confidence, need for structure, creating a sense of belonging, and the physical environment as a double-edged sword. Proposed intervention strategies included using trained walk leaders, using small groups, planning for flexibility, setting attainable goals, creating a routine, creating opportunities for sharing experiences, and planning a variety of walks. Group-based walking programs may be used to promote physical activity but careful planning of such programs is needed in order to make it appealing and feasible to a diverse group of residents. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-337682020-07-23T07:55:30Z Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers. Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie Ntoumanis, Nikos Uren, Hannah Stathi, A. Wold, Catrina Hill, Keith The aim of the present study was explore perceptions of group-based walking and gather suggestions to inform the development of a group-based walking intervention among older adults in retirement villages. Twenty-four physically inactive residents (16 female, 8 male; age range: 69-88) and 4 managers from four retirement villages were interviewed. Inductive thematic analysis revealed 6 broad themes: lack of motivation, values versus constraints, fears and confidence, need for structure, creating a sense of belonging, and the physical environment as a double-edged sword. Proposed intervention strategies included using trained walk leaders, using small groups, planning for flexibility, setting attainable goals, creating a routine, creating opportunities for sharing experiences, and planning a variety of walks. Group-based walking programs may be used to promote physical activity but careful planning of such programs is needed in order to make it appealing and feasible to a diverse group of residents. 2017 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33768 10.1123/japa.2015-0138 Human Kinetics Inc fulltext |
| spellingShingle | Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie Ntoumanis, Nikos Uren, Hannah Stathi, A. Wold, Catrina Hill, Keith Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers. |
| title | Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers. |
| title_full | Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers. |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers. |
| title_short | Perceptions of Group-Based Walks and Strategies to Inform the Development of an Intervention in Retirement Villages: Perspectives of Residents and Village Managers. |
| title_sort | perceptions of group-based walks and strategies to inform the development of an intervention in retirement villages: perspectives of residents and village managers. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/33768 |