Older adults' perspectives on physical activity and sedentary behaviour within their home using socio-ecological model.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are few studies that focus explicitly on the impact of the home environment on older adults' sedentary behaviour (SB) and physical activity (PA) using the socio-ecological model (SEM). This study aims to investigate older adults' PA and SB within the home environment integrating the SEM as a theoretical framework.

Methods

A qualitative exploratory research design was employed to conduct 33 in-depth interviews (IDIs) and five focus group (FGs; n = 16) with multi-diverse ethnic older adults (mean age 72±5 years). Using reflexive thematic analysis themes were generated from the data set and were interpreted using the SEM.

Results

The findings indicate that different levels of the SEM had an impact on older adults' PA and SB. These include the 1) Individu

SUBMITTER: Meghani NAA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10659182 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature