Experiences With Social Participation in Group Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults

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dc.contributor.authorZimmer, Chantelle
dc.contributor.authorMcDonough, Meghan H.
dc.contributor.authorHewson, Jennifer
dc.contributor.authorToohey, Ann
dc.contributor.authorDin, Cari
dc.contributor.authorCrocker, Peter R.E.
dc.contributor.authorBennett, Erica V.
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-24T22:58:51Z
dc.date.available2021-06-24T22:58:51Z
dc.date.issued2021-06-24
dc.descriptionAccepted author manuscript version reprinted, by permission, from Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 2021, https://doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2020-0335. © Human Kinetics, Inc.en_US
dc.description.abstractLittle is known about how social participation can be facilitated among older adults in group physical activity and its psychosocial benefits that contribute to successful aging. This study aimed to understand older adults’ experiences with social participation in group physical activity programs. Using interpretive description methodology, 16 observations, eight focus groups, and two interviews with participants unable to attend focus groups were conducted with adults 55 years and older attending programs across four recreation facilities. Group programs were found to influence social participation through (a) a meaningful context for connecting and (b) instructors’ expectations of social interaction. Social participation in these programs addressed psychosocial needs by (c) increasing social contact and interaction, (d) fostering social relationships and belonging, and (e) promoting regular engagement. Training for instructors should include balancing the physical aspects of program delivery with the social, while also considering older adults’ diverse needs and preferences for social interaction.en_US
dc.description.grantingagencySocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)en_US
dc.identifier.citationZimmer, C., McDonough, M. H., Hewson, J., Toohey, A., Din, C., Crocker, P. R., & Bennett, E. V. (2021). Experiences With Social Participation in Group Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults, Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 1-10.en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.1123/jsep.2020-0335en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/113534
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.publisherHuman Kinetics, Inc.en_US
dc.publisher.facultyCumming School of Medicineen_US
dc.publisher.facultyKinesiologyen_US
dc.publisher.facultySocial Worken_US
dc.publisher.hasversionacceptedVersionen_US
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen_US
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of British Columbiaen_US
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dc.rightsUnless otherwise indicated, this material is protected by copyright and has been made available with authorization from the copyright owner. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.en_US
dc.subjectsocial relationshipsen_US
dc.subjectsocial supporten_US
dc.subjectphysical literacyen_US
dc.subjectactive agingen_US
dc.subjectsuccessful agingen_US
dc.subjectage-friendly citiesen_US
dc.titleExperiences With Social Participation in Group Physical Activity Programs for Older Adultsen_US
dc.typejournal articleen_US
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