title: Physical Activity Perceptions and Influences among Older Adults in Rural Nova Scotia.
abstract: This study identified factors that influenced physical activity (PA) participation among older adults from rural settings in Nova Scotia Canada and explored how the rural context may influence PA participation and promotion. Data were collected via individual semistructured interviews with 20 older adults (Mage = 77.5 years) from rural areas of Cape Breton and subjected to thematic analysis procedures (Braun & Clarke, 2006). Four themes representing factors that influence the prioritization of PA were identified: (1) historical context of activity, work, and productivity; (2) already busy with day-to-day activities; (3) being/staying on the go; and (4) cautionary approach. These findings suggest that PA promotion should be contextually salient, and highlight the need for a shared understanding between rural older adults and PA promoters regarding what constitutes being "physically active". Effective promotion of PA among rural older adults may require a shift away from contemporary methods of PA promotion.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation,University of Alberta.
authors.forename: Chad S G
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Witcher
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation,University of Alberta.
authors.forename: Nicholas L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Holt
authors.affiliation: Division of Community Health and Humanities,Memorial University.
authors.forename: Wendy
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Young
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine,Dalhousie University.
authors.forename: Chris
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Blanchard
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing,University of Prince Edward Island.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Murnaghan
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation,University of Alberta.
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Spence
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009674:Nova Scotia; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012424:Rural Population; D057566:Self Report
keywords: Cape Breton; activité; aging; busy ethic; physical activity; qualitatif; qualitative; rural; vieillissment; Île du Cap-Breton; éthique occupée