Physical Activity Attitudes, Preferences, and Experiences of Regionally-Based Australia Adults Aged 65 Years and Older

An understanding of physical activity attitudes, preferences, and experiences in older adults is important for informing interventions. Focus groups were conducted with 46 regionally-based Australian adults aged 65 years and older, who were not currently meeting activity recommendations. Content ana...

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Published in:Journal of aging and physical activity 2019-08, Vol.27 (4), p.446-451
Main Authors: Samra, Pamela K, Rebar, Amanda L, Parkinson, Lynne, van Uffelen, Jannique G Z, Schoeppe, Stephanie, Power, Deborah, Schneiders, Anthony, Vandelanotte, Corneel, Alley, Stephanie
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Content analysis
Exercise
Fitness groups
Gardens & gardening
Health status
Injuries
Intervention
Leisure
Mental health
Older people
Physical activity
Physical fitness
Walking
Weather
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Summary:An understanding of physical activity attitudes, preferences, and experiences in older adults is important for informing interventions. Focus groups were conducted with 46 regionally-based Australian adults aged 65 years and older, who were not currently meeting activity recommendations. Content analysis revealed that participants mainly engaged in incidental activities such as gardening and household chores rather than planned exercise; however, leisure-time walking was also mentioned frequently. Although participants valued the physical and mental health benefits of physical activity, they reported being restricted by poor physical health, extreme weather, and fear of injury. Participants were interested in exercise groups and physical activity programs tailored to their existing physical health. The majority of participants reported preferring to be active with others. The findings from this study are useful in for informing future interventions specifically tailored to the needs of older adults in Australia.
ISSN:1063-8652
1543-267X
DOI:10.1123/japa.2017-0426