ArticleThe Australian journal of rural health2025
Walk for Mental Well-Being as a Third Place: A Qualitative Study of the Bathurst Men's Walk and Talk.
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- 'Walking is the means to bring you together': understanding men's participation and non-participation in a group walking programme in Australia.Health promotion international · 2026Article
- A mixed methods snapshot of the Man Walk program: a community-based response to loneliness and health among older Australian men.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Walk for Mental Well-Being as a Third Place: A Qualitative Study of the Bathurst Men's Walk and Talk.The Australian journal of rural health · 2025Article
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objectiveTo explore processes that engage rural men in a weekly, enduring, community-volunteer-organised walk for mental well-being, and compare with characteristics of Third Places (relaxing social places that are neither home nor work).
settingBathurst, regional city population 44 939 (2024), New South Wales, Australia.
participantsBathurst Men's Walk and Talk (BMWT) walkers tend to be older and in a married/defacto relationship. More than one-third score low on mental well-being indices.
designIn-depth semi-structured interviews (n = 20) with walkers (13) and leaders (7) of the BMWT were thematically analysed, inductively and deductively.
main outcome measuresInterviewee descriptions of experiences of BMWT and its impacts reported against Oldenburg's (1989/1999) eight characteristics of Third place, and use of rituals.
resultsBMWT is more routinised but has essential characteristics of an ideal Third place. BMWT accentuates the essence of Third place including welcome, inclusion, conversation and belonging to the group. BMWT balances culture and structures that meet diverse needs for connection and enjoyment in the manner of a Third place, while communicating safety and reassurance required for men who seek or need support for mental well-being. Interviewees reported mood and well-being benefits from BMWT physical activity, social interaction and belonging.
conclusionThoughtful planning can increase health-giving social interaction and feelings of belonging consistent with Third place experiences. In rural areas where men often miss out on mental well-being support, Third place provides a framework to guide individual group and community planning.
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