ArticleBritish journal of health psychology2025
Understanding the experiences of older adult participants and individuals involved in the delivery of a physical activity programme based on participatory approaches: A qualitative analysis.
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- Physical activity and loneliness interrelations with retirement status, health, and personality factors: a theory-based study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Togetherness in a Safe and Motivating Environment at Meeting Places: Older Persons' Experiences of Group Exercises.Journal of aging research · 2026Article
- Co-designing an exercise maintenance intervention for older adults exiting falls prevention programmes: a multi-stage stakeholder consultation approach.Health psychology and behavioral medicine · 2026Article
- Experiences of technology for increasing physical activity of older adults: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.European review of aging and physical activity : official journal of the European Group for Research into Elderly and Physical Activity · 2025Review
- Understanding the experiences of older adult participants and individuals involved in the delivery of a physical activity programme based on participatory approaches: A qualitative analysis.British journal of health psychology · 2025Article
- The inhibitory effect of sense of power on experiential sports consumption: the chain-mediated role of psychological distance and social orientation.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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backgroundThe present study aimed to understand the experiences of older adult participants and service deliverers involved in a UK-based physical activity programme, developed using participatory approaches.
methodsFocus groups and one-to-one interviews were conducted with 34 older adults (aged 55+ years) and 13 service providers. Inductive thematic analysis was conducted, structured using the framework approach.
findingsFour themes were identified: (1) Co-designed activities met needs and encouraged attendance; (2) engagement and access of programme activities; (3) enjoyment and perceived benefits of sessions; and (4) support needs of individuals delivering activities. Co-designed activities appeared to meet participant needs and instil a sense of ownership of the programme. Feeling able to relate to other participants seemed important and of potential relevance to attracting older adults to the programme. Peer support may help to increase confidence in attending sessions; place-based approaches (using resources in local communities) and a flexible approach to involvement also seemed to facilitate engagement. Enjoyment of the programme appeared to be enhanced through activity variety and opportunity for socializing, with a sense of community being created through the support and encouragement of fellow participants. It was considered important that volunteers had appropriate recognition and ongoing support.
conclusionsThese findings suggest that using participatory approaches may facilitate enjoyment and sustained engagement of older adults. Provision based on local community assets may contribute to sustainability of services. However, providing ongoing support is imperative, requiring further costs and resources over the longer-term.
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