Exploring Changes in Barriers and Facilitators for Physical Activity during the Retirement Transition: A Qualitative Interview Study Based on the Behavior Change Wheel.

ABSTRACT: The retirement transition has been associated with a decrease in total physical activity (PA). However, little is known about effective interventions to counteract this decrease. Prior to designing interventions, more information is needed about the changes in PA and in determinants of PA around this life change. Therefore, the first aim of this study was to investigate perceived changes in PA. The second aim was to explore the changes in PA barriers and facilitators experienced by recent retirees. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 30 retirees six to ten months after their retirement transition. The interview guide consisted of open questions as well as specific questions based on the "behavior change wheel" (BCW). The analysis of the interviews involved an initial inductive re

SUBMITTER: Vansweevelt N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11419837 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature