Psychosocial wellbeing in active older adults: a systematic review of qualitative literature
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Article Title | Psychosocial wellbeing in active older adults: a systematic review of qualitative literature |
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ERA Journal ID | 42040 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Winterbotham, Sonya (Author) and du Preez, Jan (Author) |
Journal Title | International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology |
Journal Citation | 9 (1), pp. 96-115 |
Number of Pages | 20 |
Year | 2016 |
Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
ISSN | 1750-984X |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/1750984X.2015.1122075 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1750984X.2015.1122075 |
Abstract | Physical activity and wellbeing in older adults is a global priority in combating negative economic consequences associated with population aging. Quantitative research using a medicalized model clearly associates physical activity with physiological health benefits. However, it is argued that a review of qualitative literature exploring individual experiences of active older adults can provide important insights into physical activity, aging, and wellbeing – specifically, how discourses of ageing and self-identity may interact with physical activity levels. A literature search on electronic databases PsycARTICLES, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, and ProQuest was used to identify qualitative studies of older adults who exercise or engage in competitive sport. Findings reveal that both groups tend to resist dominant negative stereotypes of ageing and view physical activity as central to self-identity. Yet approaches to ageing varied with the competitive sport group adopting a more negative view of the ageing process. Whilst results suggest that different levels of physical activity may impact |
Keywords | physical activity; older adults; psychosocial wellbeing |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520107. Sport and exercise psychology |
520599. Social and personality psychology not elsewhere classified | |
520199. Applied and developmental psychology not elsewhere classified | |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Counselling |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q3381/psychosocial-wellbeing-in-active-older-adults-a-systematic-review-of-qualitative-literature
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