Staying active through life's shifting seasons: a qualitative study of community-dwelling older adults' experiences of habit formation and physical activity in later life.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Regular physical activity is essential for healthy aging, yet sustaining long-term engagement remains a challenge for many older adults. Emerging research highlights habit formation as a promising mechanism for maintaining physical activity, particularly when supported by contextual cues and digital technology.

Objective

This qualitative study explores how community-dwelling older adults incorporate physical activity into their daily lives, focusing on the processes of habit formation and maintenance, and the role of technology in supporting these behaviours.

Methods

Data were collected through three focus group interviews, one dyadic interview, and two workshop sessions conducted in Umeå, Sweden. Fifteen participants (mean age 73.3 years) with previous exp

SUBMITTER: Karlsson A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12670851 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature