Beselt, L. JaynePatterson, Michelle C.McDonough, Meghan H.MacKay, Scott2023-02-032023-02-032022-01-03Beselt, L. J., Patterson, M. C., McDonough, M. H., Hewson, J., & MacKay, S. (2021). A Meta-Study of Qualitative Research on Social Support Related to Physical Activity Among Older Adults. Kinesiology Review, 10(1), 51–65. https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2020-0005http://hdl.handle.net/1880/115806https://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/43887Physical activity (PA) and social support have known benefits for the wellbeing and health of older adults, and social support is associated with PA behavior and positive affective experiences in PA contexts. The aim of this study was to synthesize qualitative research conducted on the experiences of social support related to PA among older adults (age ≥55 years). Following meta-study methodology, we searched 9 databases and extracted information from 31 studies. Results were synthesised in terms of common themes, and in light of theoretical and methodological perspectives used. The qualitative literature identifies supportive behaviors and social network outcomes which may be useful for informing how best to support older adults to be physically active. This literature rarely reflected the experiences of vulnerable populations and future research should aim to further understand supportive behaviors which enable older adults to overcome barriers and challenges to being physically active.engUnless 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.Agingexercisepsychosocial supportinterpersonal relationshipssystematic reviewjournal article1041549https://doi.org/10.1123/kr.2020-0005