Spiteri, Karl, Broom, David R., Grafton, Kate , Laventure, Bob and Xerri de Caro, John (2022) “It is Easy to do Nothing and Easy to Sit Down”: Perceptions of Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviors During Pre-retirement. Journal of Applied Gerontology . ISSN 0733-4648
Full content URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648211062374
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| Item Status: | Live Archive |
Abstract
This study explored the insights of old age pre-retirement employees towards physical activity and sedentary behavior. A quota sampling of 20 participants from within the Civil Service in Malta were invited to an interview. Participants who were included met the statutory requirement for retirement within the subsequent 6 months to 1 year. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a narrative approach. Structural narrative analysis and reflective thematic analysis were used. The story structure highlighted the significance of the individual experiences on the perceptions towards future physical activity during retirement. Two themes were identified using the thematic analysis, influencers, and perceptions. Triangulation identified that sedentary behavior was not part of the narration. The transition from work to retirement is a unique and personal experience and therefore when promoting an active lifestyle, the individual experience and past behaviors must be actively considered.
| Keywords: | retirement, physical activity, successful aging, health behaviors, sedentary behavior |
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| Subjects: | B Subjects allied to Medicine > B900 Others in Subjects allied to Medicine |
| Divisions: | College of Social Science > School of Health & Social Care |
| ID Code: | 48115 |
| Deposited On: | 21 Feb 2022 11:13 |
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