ArticlePsychology & health2016
Investigating the psychosocial determinants of physical activity in older adults: A qualitative approach.
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- Meanings Attributed to Physical Activity and Changes in Self-Reported and Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity among Recent Retirees.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Physical activity and sedentarism among seniors in France, and their impact on health.PloS one · 2022Article
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- Beliefs and motivation regarding physical activity among older adults in Germany: results of a qualitative study.International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being · 2021Article
- The bidirectional relationship between sense of purpose in life and physical activity: a longitudinal study.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2021Article
- Older Adults' Perceptions toward Walking: A Qualitative Study Using a Social-Ecological Model.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Determinants of Physical Activity in Older Adults: Integrating Self-Concordance into the Theory of Planned Behavior.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Motivation for Physical Activity: Validation of the Dutch Version of the Physical Activity and Leisure Motivation Scale (PALMS).International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Psychosocial and Social Environmental Factors as Moderators in the Relation between the Objective Environment and Older Adults' Active Transport.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveDespite the benefits of physical activity (PA), only one-third of older adults meet the recommended levels. The present study focused on psychosocial determinants of PA following retirement. Social cognitive theory (SCT) was used to better understand pre- and post-retirement adults' thoughts about PA, the reasons why some individuals are more active than others, and how PA is incorporated into daily life after retirement.
designSeven focus groups of older adults (N = 37, M = 64, SD = 5.20; males = 20) representing a range of PA levels and retirement length participated in one of seven focus groups.
resultsAligned with SCT, self-efficacy beliefs along with perceptions about barriers and benefits of PA were among the major determinants of PA. Findings highlighted the importance of social support, positive outcome expectations and self-regulatory strategies as motivators. The lack of structure in retirement was a hindrance to incorporating PA into daily routine but, when incorporated, PA provided a sense of purpose in the lives of retired individuals.
conclusionIt is important to understand the meaning of retirement as a life transition and how it affects beliefs about PA to inform SCT-based health promotion interventions targeting individuals in retirement age.
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