Exploring Older Adult's Views of the Age-Inclusivity of Physical Activity Websites Using the Think Aloud Method: Qualitative Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Older adults are the least active in our society and may face additional barriers to taking part in physical activity compared with those experienced by younger people because of factors such as lower digital literacy and negative stereotypes of aging.

Objective

This study aimed to explore how older adults navigate websites that provide access to physical activity opportunities and facilities and make judgments about their suitability.

Methods

Semistructured interviews were embedded within a think-aloud approach. Participants were shown a series of websites and asked to navigate through the websites as if they were going to take up what was on offer, articulating their thoughts and comments out loud as they progressed. Participants viewed up to 4 websites,

SUBMITTER: Clemson V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12199841 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature