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Determinants of the Implementation of Physical Activities among Elderly in Tehran City, Iran

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Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Introduction: Evidence indicates that despite the importance of exercise and physical activity on the health of elderly, the amount of physical activity (exercise) among this vulnerable class of society is declining. This study was conducted with the aim of identifying the determinants of the implementation of physical activities among older adults in Tehran City, Iran.
Method: This was a qualitative study with Grounded theory methodology. Data was collected via semi-structured in-depth interviews and field notes during the years 2015-2016. Thirty elderly and 10 sport experts were interviewed. Data analysis was carried out using Corbin and Strauss approach.
Results: Concepts of the study were identified using micro- and macro-analysis. In during of data analysis, 350 free codes related to elderly physical activity were extracted and classified into three categories of environmental, interpersonal, and intrapersonal factors, 200 of which were assigned to barriers and 150 to motivators.
Conclusion: The determinants of physical activity in elderly were as motivators which included positive impression of physical activity, positive self-perceptions, and habits of physical activity, and inhibitors that included negative self -perceptions, health problems, lack of willingness to work, and time management problems. Providing sports services to the elderly can facilitate their participation in physical activities by exploiting the motivators and removing the barriers, and improve the physical and mental health of the elderly.

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Journal of Qualitative Research in Health Sciences
Volume 7, Issue 2
October 2018
Pages 130-143
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