Grant: Operating Grant
University of British Columbia
$332,399.00
A self-categorization theory approach to fostering physical activity adherence among older adults: A randomized controlled feasibility trial.
FY 2012-13
Summary
Regular physical activity is associated with a diverse range of physical and mental health outcomes, with the effects being particularly pronounced among older adults. Despite these health benefits, involvement in physical activity has been found to decline over the course of adulthood with older adults in particular risk of inactivity. A growing body of evidence, however, suggests that group-based settings that are sensitive to both the age-composition and gender-composition of their constituent members may represent an opportune means of supporting the improved adoption and maintenance of older adults in physical activity programs. The overall purpose of this research is to test the effectiveness of a group-based physical activity program for older adults that is sensitive to both age-congruent and gender-congruent contextual factors, in supporting their sustained involvement in physical activity.
Department
Program
Operating Grant
Recipient
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
CIHR Funding Decisions Database
As published
Id
267036
Name
Beauchamp Mark R
Region
British Columbia
Country
Canada
Orgtype
Institution Paid; Research Institution
Instname2
Aging
Theme2
Social / Cultural / Environmental / Population Health
Prcname2
Psychosocial, Sociocultural & Behavioural Determinants of Health 2
Projecttitle
A self-categorization theory approach to fostering physical activity adherence among older adults: A randomized controlled feasibility trial.
Programtype2
Operating Grants
Orgnameinp2
University of British Columbia
Cihramount2
$332,399
Cihrequipment2
$0
Programname2
Operating Grant
Keyworddelim
Adherence; Cohesion; Group Dynamics; Health Psychology; Physical Activity; Quality Of Life; Randomized Contolled Feasibility Trial; Self-Categorization Theory; Social Identity Theory
Abstract
Regular physical activity is associated with a diverse range of physical and mental health outcomes, with the effects being particularly pronounced among older adults. Despite these health benefits, involvement in physical activity has been found to decline over the course of adulthood with older adults in particular risk of inactivity. A growing body of evidence, however, suggests that group-based settings that are sensitive to both the age-composition and gender-composition of their constituent members may represent an opportune means of supporting the improved adoption and maintenance of older adults in physical activity programs. The overall purpose of this research is to test the effectiveness of a group-based physical activity program for older adults that is sensitive to both age-congruent and gender-congruent contextual factors, in supporting their sustained involvement in physical activity.
Competitiondate
201209
Approvedterm2
3 yrs 0 mth
Pinamesdelim
Beauchamp, Mark R
Approvedterm
3 ans 0 mois
Cihrcontribution2
~ $332,399~ $0~
