ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
Older Adults' Perceptions toward Walking: A Qualitative Study Using a Social-Ecological Model.
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- Physical and Psychological Effects of Smartphone App-Based Walking Interventions in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Systematic Review and Behavior Change Technique-Informed Analysis.JMIR human factors · 2026Pooled it
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- Factors Influencing Physical Activity Participation Among Older Adults: A Social Ecological Analysis of Sports-Medical Integration.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2026Article
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- An updated synthesis of environmental factors influencing mobility and social participation in older adults: results from a scoping review.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Exploring Intrapersonal Determinants of Older Adults' Group Exercise Engagement in Taiwan: A Theory of Triadic Influence Perspective.Journal of cross-cultural gerontology · 2025Article
- Physical activity and functional social support in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Mobilizing Patient and Public Involvement in the Development of Real-World Digital Technology Solutions: Tutorial.Journal of medical Internet research · 2023Article
- The relationship between physical activity, physical health, and mental health among older Chinese adults: A scoping review.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Associations between Perceptions and Measures of Weather and Walking, United States-2015.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesIn this study, we aimed to investigate older adults' perceptions of their walking experiences, using the social-ecological model as a guiding framework and to propose future walking intervention content.
methodsThirty-eight participants (19 women; 47% from private elderly centers; mean age = 72.8 (SD = 7.4 years) took part in semi-structured interviews. Qualitative data analysis software QSR-NVivo was used for thematic coding.
resultsThematic deductive analysis revealed pertinent themes at the individual level (health benefits and barriers, fall risk, perseverance, and walking as a suitable activity for older adults), social environment level (social support and social interaction), physical environment level (density, land-use mix, and connectivity; perceived safety, pedestrian facilities (benches, quality of walking paths and sidewalks, and aesthetics), other pedestrian behaviors, and weather, and policy level (lack of walking programs in the community, and supportive culture for an active lifestyle). DISCUSSION: Our findings provide insights for the planning of future multilevel walking intervention programs for older adults in Hong Kong. It is suggested that future walking intervention should include professionals (e.g., physiotherapist or coach) in a group setting, practical walking recommendations such as proper walking posture, and additional fun activities for older adults.
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