Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study
Objective: To identify issues and perceptions concerning physical activity in older adults. Design Qualitative study. Setting: Perth, Western Australia. Methods: Sixteen adults aged 65 to 74 years were interviewed in their own homes using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed usin...
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| author | Jancey, Jonine Clarke, Ann Howat, Peter Maycock, Bruce Lee, Andy |
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| description | Objective: To identify issues and perceptions concerning physical activity in older adults. Design Qualitative study. Setting: Perth, Western Australia. Methods: Sixteen adults aged 65 to 74 years were interviewed in their own homes using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using a descriptive qualitative methodology.Results: Participants believed that physical activity provided health benefits and reflected positively on physical activity experiences when they were younger, with many expressing a desire to engage in less age-appropriate activities. The major barrier to physical activity was pain. Participants described both positive and negative examples related to society’s support of physical activity. Conclusions: A number of issues were raised. These included: the need for more specific information on the benefits of physical activity; the role of pain management in physical activity; the concept that involvement in physical activity in younger years leads to involvement when older; and the expressed desire of older people to engage in less age-appropriate physical activities. |
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| spelling | curtin-20.500.11937-385102017-09-13T16:00:27Z Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study Jancey, Jonine Clarke, Ann Howat, Peter Maycock, Bruce Lee, Andy knowledge health promotion ageing physical activity Objective: To identify issues and perceptions concerning physical activity in older adults. Design Qualitative study. Setting: Perth, Western Australia. Methods: Sixteen adults aged 65 to 74 years were interviewed in their own homes using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using a descriptive qualitative methodology.Results: Participants believed that physical activity provided health benefits and reflected positively on physical activity experiences when they were younger, with many expressing a desire to engage in less age-appropriate activities. The major barrier to physical activity was pain. Participants described both positive and negative examples related to society’s support of physical activity. Conclusions: A number of issues were raised. These included: the need for more specific information on the benefits of physical activity; the role of pain management in physical activity; the concept that involvement in physical activity in younger years leads to involvement when older; and the expressed desire of older people to engage in less age-appropriate physical activities. 2009 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38510 10.1177/0017896909339531 Sage Publications restricted |
| spellingShingle | knowledge health promotion ageing physical activity Jancey, Jonine Clarke, Ann Howat, Peter Maycock, Bruce Lee, Andy Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study |
| title | Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study |
| title_full | Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study |
| title_short | Perceptions of physical activity by older adults: A qualitative study |
| title_sort | perceptions of physical activity by older adults: a qualitative study |
| topic | knowledge health promotion ageing physical activity |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/38510 |