Exploring factors associated with physical activity in older adults: An ecological approach
Abstract
According to ecological models of behavior, the physical environment can influence physical activity engagement by a series of mediating and moderating processes. This study tested such a model to identify factors relevant to older adults' engagement in moderate-vigorous physical activity. Sociodemographic, psychological, physical, and environmental factors were assessed in 432 Western Australians aged 60 and older. Moderate-vigorous physical activity was measured objectively using accelerometers. No environmental variables were related to engagement in moderate-vigorous physical activity either directly or indirectly. However, various individual-level factors were significant, indicating that these may be more important than environmental factors in locations such as Australia that have generally conducive environments and ambient conditions.
Document Type
Journal Article
ISSN
1543-267X
Volume
27
Issue
3
PubMed ID
30160580
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
RAS ID
31348
Grant Number
ARC Number : DP140100365
Grant Link
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP140100365
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Comments
Rai, R., Jongenelis, M. I., Jackson, B., Newton, R. U., & Pettigrew, S. (2019). Exploring Factors Associated With Physical Activity in Older Adults: An Ecological Approach. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 27(3), 343-353. Available here