Social support and body image in group physical activity programs for older women

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dc.contributor.authorPatterson, Michelle C.
dc.contributor.authorMcDonough, Meghan H.
dc.contributor.authorHewson, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorCulos-Reed, S. Nicole
dc.contributor.authorBennett, Erica
dc.date.accessioned2023-02-06T18:39:07Z
dc.date.available2023-02-06T18:39:07Z
dc.date.issued2022-07-23
dc.description.abstractPhysical declines with aging may negatively impact women’s body image. Group physical activity can be a source of social support that may improve body image. We examined how social support experienced in group physical activity programs impact older women’s body image. Guided by interpretive description, 14 women aged 65 and older who participated in group physical activity classes were interviewed. While women experienced both positive and negative body image, body image was generally positively impacted by physical activity. Four themes described social support processes that affected body image in the physical activity context: fitting in and being inspired through identifying with others; what is discussed, and not discussed; providing comfort, understanding, and acceptance; and skilled and empathetic interactions with instructors. Understanding how social support in group physical activity can promote positive body image throughout aging can inform practical guidelines for facilitating and improving support in this context.en_US
dc.identifier.citationPatterson, M., McDonough, M. H., Hewson, J., Culos-Reed, S. N., & Bennett, E. (2022). Social support and body image in group physical activity programs for older women, Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 44(5), 335-343. https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2021-0237en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1123/jsep.2021-0237en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/115816
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/40712
dc.publisherHuman Kineticsen_US
dc.publisher.facultyKinesiologyen_US
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dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen_US
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dc.subjectself-perceptionsen_US
dc.subjectolder adultsen_US
dc.subjectagingen_US
dc.subjectpositive body imageen_US
dc.subjectcopingen_US
dc.subjectthrivingen_US
dc.titleSocial support and body image in group physical activity programs for older womenen_US
dc.typejournal articleen_US
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ucalgary.scholar.levelGraduateen_US
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