Intergenerational programming: Examining the role of physical activity.
Published: 2006
Language: eng
Number of pages: 136
ISBN-13: 9780494211687
Description: While there is ample research which examines intergenerational programming, very little scholarly research has assessed intergenerational physical activity (IGPA) programming, which according to a recent systematic review, may facilitate positive health and attitudinal changes among participants. Through the use of semi-structured interviews, this qualitative study explored the experiences of 12 young people and 16 older adults to outline the potential benefits of IGPA for both young people and older adults, and to identify potential barriers to, and facilitators of these benefits. Interpretative data analysis of the interviews revealed that participants were more physically active, experienced improved quality of life, and reported improved generational attitudes following IGPA programming. Further, factors such as age-salience, music, class size, availability of space, language and communication, and knowledge of other generations were identified as barriers to, and facilitators of these benefits. Mechanisms for such benefits are suggested and recommendations for policy and practice are provided.
Notes: Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 45-03, page: 1483.

Thesis (M.Sc.)--University of Toronto, 2006.

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