| Preventing disability through exercise: investigating older adults' influences and motivations to engage in physical activity. | |
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PMID: 19786530 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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In this qualitative study focus groups were used to gain an in-depth understanding of personal and social influences on physical activity in 48 52-87-year-old participants. A model produced using a Grounded Theory analysis showed that preventing health decline was particularly important in determining physical activity participation. Other influences included enjoyment of exercise, others as motivators to exercise and perceived limited appreciation for older people's needs. The results are discussed in relation to health and exercise interventions designed to motivate exercise behaviour in older adults. |
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Authors:
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Suzanne Hardy; Sarah Grogan |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of health psychology Volume: 14 ISSN: 1461-7277 ISO Abbreviation: J Health Psychol Publication Date: 2009 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-09-29 Completed Date: 2010-01-28 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9703616 Medline TA: J Health Psychol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1036-46 Citation Subset: IM |
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Centre for Health Psychology, Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, UK. |
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Aged Aged, 80 and over Attitude to Health* Exercise* Female Focus Groups Humans Male Middle Aged Motivation* Physical Fitness / psychology* |
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