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Perceptions of physical activity by older adults
— a qualitative study | | Author(s) | Jonine M Jancey, Ann Clarke, Peter Howat |
| Journal title | Health Education Journal, vol 68, no 3, September 2009 |
| Pages | pp 196-206 |
| Source | http://www.sagepublications.com |
| Keywords | Exercise ; Pain ; Preventative medicine ; Attitude ; Qualitative Studies ; Australia. |
| Annotation | This qualitative study set out to identify issues and perceptions concerning physical activity in older adults. Sixteen adults aged 65 to 74 years were interviewed in their own homes in Perth, Australia using a semi-structured interview schedule. Data were analysed using a descriptive qualitative methodology. 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. 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. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-100225228 A |
| Classmark | CEA: CT7: LK2: DP: 3DP: 7YA |
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