Perceptions of Sedentary Behavior Among Socially Engaged Older Adults

Mcewan, Toshoya; Tam‐Seto, Linna; Dogra, Shilpa

doi:10.1093/geront/gnv689

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“…Four focus groups were conducted at separate locations on separate dates at the same time of year (December). The methodology for this study has been described in detail elsewhere [10] . All methods and communications were approved by the Research Ethics Board at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.…”

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“…The original purpose of the focus groups was simply to understand the perceptions of older adults regarding sedentary behaviour; these data have been published [10] . In addition, the investigators wanted to learn more to better understand how to reduce sedentary time among older adults.…”

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“…An important step when creating guidelines and public health messages around sedentary time is to understand the views of older adults. A recently published study using focus groups with older adults [10] showed that despite being sedentary, older adults do not identify with the term sedentary, and view it negatively. Thus, something as simple as referring to sedentary behaviour guidelines as sitting guidelines may significantly alter their uptake.…”

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Factors Influencing Sedentary Behaviour in Older Adults: An Ecological Approach

2016

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Sedentary behaviour is negatively associated with several health outcomes and is particularly problematic among older adults. Knowledge translation tools and public health promotion strategies are needed; however, little evidence is available to inform framing of such tools or development of intervention programs. The aim of the present study was to use data on the perceptions of sedentary time and the programs or supports older adults identify as important for reducing their sedentary time, to inform knowledge translation strategies targeting this population. Focus groups were conducted with four groups of older adults (n = 26) at local seniors' centres (Ontario, Canada). Participants were 74 ± 8.5 years old and were engaging in both sedentary and physical activities in a social environment. Using the Ecological Model for sedentary time in adults, we categorized data into leisure time, household, transport and occupation domains. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors that worked to either discourage or promote sedentary behaviour were identified. Drawing on both groupings of data, results were synthesized to inform public health strategies on appropriate messaging and better uptake of programming and guidelines. For example, successful programs developed on the topic will need to include a social component and a mentally stimulating component, as these were identified as critical for enjoyment and motivation. It was clear from this analysis that sedentary time reduction strategies will need to consider the different domains in which older adults accumulate sedentary time.

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Factors Influencing Sedentary Behaviour in Older Adults: An Ecological Approach

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“…Many participants considered reducing their own sedentary behaviour to be of value, although those reporting relatively high activity levels appeared unconvinced that they would receive additional benefit on top of the benefits of being active. McEwan et al (2017) found that older adults frequently used specific activities to define sedentary behaviour, for example, watching television, knitting and computer use. This is consistent with the present findings, whereby participants were able to speak accurately about sedentary behaviour in an isolated context when drawing upon such specific examples of behaviours.…”

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Older adults’ construal of sedentary behaviour: Implications for reducing sedentary behaviour in older adult populations

2020

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Older adults are the most sedentary age group, with sedentary behaviour having negative health-related consequences. There is currently limited understanding of how older adults view sedentary behaviour. This study investigated older adults’ understanding of the concept of sedentary behaviour. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 22 community-dwelling older adults in urban North-West England, selected to be diverse in socio-economic background and activity levels. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. An inductive thematic analysis was conducted. Participants often construed sedentary behaviour as synonymous with a lack of physical activity, and many perceived reducing sedentary behaviour and increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity to be the same thing. Participants perceived the term ‘sedentary’ to have negative connotations and were often judgemental of people who engaged in high levels of sedentary behaviour. Most participants considered reducing sedentary behaviour to be of value, though more active individuals were unconvinced that reducing sedentary behaviour has value beyond the benefits of being physically active. Interventions may wish to provide education to address the misconception that increasing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is necessary in order to reduce sedentary behaviour. Educating older adults on the independent health consequences of sedentary behaviour may also prove beneficial.

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“…À semelhança do que foi verificado nas funções cognitivas, parece que diferentes comportamentos sedentários podem ter consequências distintas na dimensão social dos idosos. Nesse sentido, as evidências indicam que os idosos percecionam benefícios sociais quando realizam comportamentos sedentários que considerem significativos (Mcewan, Tam-Seto, & Dogra, 2016). Desta forma, parece que determinados comportamentos sedentários (e.g., uso de computador, jogar bingo, estar sentado em conversa social) são positivos para a saúde psicossocial dos idosos (O´Neill & Dogra, 2016).…”

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