Leisure-time physical activity, sedentary behaviors and subjective well-being in older adults: An eight-year longitudinal research

PW Ku, KR Fox, LJ Chen - Social indicators research, 2016 - Springer
This study aimed to assess the independent and prospective associations of aspects of self-
reported leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) and leisure-time sedentary behaviors (LTSB) …

Differences in psychosocial determinants of physical activity in older adults participating in organised versus non-organised activities

B Deforche, I De Bourdeaudhuij - Journal of Sports Medicine …, 2000 - search.proquest.com
BACKGROUND: With the introduction of the new consensus on 30 minutes of moderate
physical activity preferably on all days of the week, exercise implemented into daily activities …

Relationships among leisure physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, physical fitness, and happiness in adults 65 years or older in Taiwan

YT Lin, M Chen, CC Ho, TS Lee - International journal of environmental …, 2020 - mdpi.com
The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship among leisure physical activity,
sedentary lifestyle, physical fitness, and happiness in healthy elderly adults aged over 65 …

Older adults' perceived physical activity enablers and barriers: a multicultural perspective

AE Mathews, SB Laditka… - Journal of aging …, 2010 - journals.humankinetics.com
This study identified perceived physical activity (PA) enablers and barriers among a
racially/ethnically and geographically diverse group of older adults. Data were from 42 focus …

Capitalizing on a “huge resource”: Successful aging and physically active leisure perspectives from older males

J Deneau, PM van Wyk, S Horton - Leisure Sciences, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
A major concern in the context of aging populations is improving patterns of active leisure
involvement. However, there is insufficient knowledge pertaining to the relationship between …

Pattern of participation in leisure activities among older people in relation to their health conditions and contextual factors: a survey in a Swedish urban area

S Paillard-Borg, HX Wang, B Winblad… - Ageing & Society, 2009 - cambridge.org
The objective of this study is to describe the pattern of participation in leisure activities in an
older population in relation to contextual factors as well as to mental and physical health. A …

Older adults, chronic disease and leisure-time physical activity

MC Ashe, WC Miller, JJ Eng, L Noreau - Gerontology, 2009 - karger.com
Background: Participating in regular physical activity is an important part of healthy aging.
There is an increased risk for inactivity associated with aging and the risk becomes greater …

Physical activity attitudes, preferences, and experiences of regionally-based Australia adults aged 65 years and older

PK Samra, AL Rebar, L Parkinson… - Journal of Aging …, 2019 - journals.humankinetics.com
An understanding of physical activity attitudes, preferences, and experiences in older adults
is important for informing interventions. Focus groups were conducted with 46 regionally …

Older adults' motivation to exercise: Qualitative insights from Czech Republic

Z Zemancová, E Dubovská, P Tavel - Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Regular physical activity in older age contributes to a general feeling of well-being and
prevention of many chronic diseases. The present study aims to better understand the …

Leisure participation, physical health, and mental health in older adults

S Chun, J Heo, J Ryu - Activities, Adaptation & Aging, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
To promote health and healthy aging, it is important to develop supportive environments and
specific opportunities for meaningful and valuable social engagement. The current study …