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- Title
Acceptability of Intergenerational Physical Activity Programming: A Mixed Methods Study of Latino Aging Adults in Nebraska.
- Authors
Ramos, Athena K.; Dinkel, Danae; Trinidad, Natalia; Carvajal-Suarez, Marcela; Schmeits, Karen; Molina, Diana; Boron, Julie B.
- Abstract
Objective: This study explored Hispanic/Latino aging adults' interest in and preferences for intergenerational physical activity programming. Methods: We used an exploratory sequential (Qual-QUAN) mixed methods design consisting of three focus groups (N = 13 participants; M age = 62.5 years old) and a quantitative survey (N = 105 participants; M age = 57.3 years old). Results: We found that most participants were interested in intergenerational physical activity programs: (1) to promote overall health and well-being, (2) increase opportunities for socialization and relationships, and (3) foster motivation and energy. Preferences for programming included cultural tailoring, bilingual and Spanish-language offerings, and being conducted in-person. Barriers to physical activity included cost, scheduling, transportation, and limited awareness of community resources. Discussion: Innovative public health initiatives incorporating an intergenerational approach may promote physical activity among aging adults. This study has implications for developing and refining intergenerational programming with Hispanic/Latino communities.
- Subjects
NEBRASKA; WELL-being; SOCIALIZATION; EVALUATION of human services programs; INTERGENERATIONAL relations; RESEARCH methodology; MOTIVATION (Psychology); LANGUAGE &; languages; COGNITION; PHYSICAL activity; INTERPERSONAL relations; AGING; COST analysis; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; RESEARCH funding; HEALTH promotion
- Publication
Journal of Aging & Health, 2024, Vol 36, Issue 1/2, p14
- ISSN
0898-2643
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/08982643231166167