Understanding the experiences of older adult participants and individuals involved in the delivery of a physical activity programme based on participatory approaches: A qualitative analysis
These findings suggest that using participatory approaches may facilitate enjoyment and sustained engagement of older adults. Provision based on local community assets may contribute to sustainability of services. However, providing ongoing support is imperative, requiring further costs and resources over the longer-term.
Authors
- Chris Phillipson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6220-2722)
- Angela Devereux‐Fitzgerald
- Rachael Powell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8023-8873)
- David French (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7663-7804)
- Chris J. Todd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6645-4505)
- A. Davies (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1741-2661)
- Elisabeth Boulton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2791-8295)
- Laura J. McGowan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4054-9300)
Institutions
- Manchester Academic Health Science Centre (GB)
- Age UK (GB)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Health Psychology
- Published
- 2024-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/bjhp.12747
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.65
Funders
- Sport England
- Economic and Social Research Council