Perceptions of group-based walks and strategies to inform the development of an intervention in retirement villages : perspectives of residents and village managers
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Wahrnehmung gruppenbasierter Spaziergänge und Strategien für die Entwicklung einer Intervention in Retirement Villages : Ansichten der Bewohner und des Führungspersonals |
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Autor: | Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Cecilie; Ntoumanis, Nikos; Uren, Hannah; Stathi, Afroditi; Wold, Catrina; Hill, Keith D. |
Erschienen in: | Journal of aging and physical activity |
Veröffentlicht: | 25 (2017), 2, S. 261-268, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Elektronische Ressource (online) Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 1063-8652, 1543-267X |
DOI: | 10.1123/japa.2015-0138 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU201709007579 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
The aim of the current study was to explore perceptions of group-based walking and gather suggestions to inform the development of a group-based walking intervention among older adults in retirement villages. Twenty-four physically inactive residents (16 female, 8 male; age range: 69–88) and four managers from four retirement villages were interviewed. Inductive thematic analysis revealed six broad themes: lack of motivation, values versus constraints, fears and confidence, need for structure, creating a sense of belonging, and the physical environment as a double-edged sword. Proposed intervention strategies included using trained walk leaders, using small groups, planning for flexibility, setting attainable goals, creating a routine, creating opportunities for sharing experiences, and planning a variety of walks. Group-based walking programs may be used to promote physical activity but careful planning of such programs is needed to make them appealing and feasible to a diverse group of residents.