An insider's view on physical activity in later life |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Empresas Públicas de Medellín, Carrera 58 #42-125 Piso 6, Medellín, Colombia;2. Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Circular 1 #70-01, B8 Oficce 308Medellín, Colombia;1. Department of Psychology, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel;2. Pediatrics Section, Infectious Diseases Unit, Soroka Hospital and Ben-Gurion University School of Medicine, Israel;3. Israeli Ministry of Health, Public Health Unit, and Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Ben-Gurion University School of Medicine, Israel;1. Department of Hygiene & Public Health, Osaka Medical College, 2-7 Daigakumachi, Takatsuki City, Osaka 569-8686, Japan;2. School of Public Health, China Medical University, No. 92 Beier Road, Heping District, Shenyang 110001, PR China;1. Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK;2. King’s College London, Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, London, UK;3. NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK;1. The Natural Resources Institute, PL 413, 90014, Finland;2. National Institute for Health and Welfare, Finland;3. University of Tampere, Finland;4. University of Oulu, Finland;1. Mannheim Institute of Public Health, Social and Preventive Medicine, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Germany;2. Department of Medicine, Case Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA;3. Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Case Comprehensive Cancer Centre, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA |
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| Abstract: | ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to explore the meanings people over 70 years of age attribute to their experience when endeavouring to engage in a more physically active lifestyle.MethodDrawing on the tenets of phenomenology meant the empiricism of the study was grounded in the everyday details and social context of the lived experience. Seventeen women and nine men participated in interviews that were audio recorded then analysed using a process of inductive analysis and constant comparison. This process resulted in the emergence of four themes that are used to elucidate the essence of the participants’ experiences.ResultsWithin 2 months of seeking advice about an exercise programme the majority of participants were unable to persevere with any commitment or regularity to their proposed lifestyle change. The reasons for this were numerous and varied. Rather than getting caught up in the pursuit of what might be termed optimal health, most participants held a belief that for their older body to maintain a good level of functional ability, it must be a busy body. This highlights a difference between the scientific meaning, and the socially and culturally constructed meanings with regards to what levels physical activity are necessary for good health in later life.ConclusionThe knowledge, beliefs and attitudes older people have regarding the importance of physical activity in later life do not necessarily mean leading an active lifestyle. Furthermore, it is evident there are variety of perspectives with regards to how the concept of optimum health permeates the way we have come to define physical activity and health-related fitness in later life. |
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