What do older adults think about when formulating implementation intentions for physical activity? Evidence from a qualitative study
Authors: Bösch, V.D., Warner, L.M., Nyman, S.R., Haftenberger, J., Clarke, K. and Inauen, J.
Journal: British Journal of Health Psychology
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 221-236
eISSN: 2044-8287
ISSN: 1359-107X
DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12621
Abstract:Objectives: Physical activity is an important health behaviour especially for older adults. Forming implementation intentions is an effective strategy to implement physical activity in daily life for young and middle-aged adults. However, evidence for older adults is inconclusive. This study explored the thoughts of older adults about implementation intentions and potential barriers and facilitators while formulating them. Methods: Three samples of older adults from the United Kingdom (n = 8), Germany (n = 9) and Switzerland (n = 17) were prompted to think aloud while formulating implementation intentions to be more physically active. After the task, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analysed thematically. Results: Participants expressed pre-established thoughts about implementation intentions (e.g. they feel too restrictive). During the formulation of implementation intentions, several barriers to creating them were reported (e.g. problems with finding cues due to absence of recurring daily routines), but participants also mentioned that forming implementation intentions acted as a facilitator for physical activity (e.g. cues as useful reminders to be active, task itself triggering self-reflection about physical activity). After the task, participants reflected on circumstances that decrease the likelihood of enacting implementation intentions (e.g. spontaneous alternative activities, weather, health-related barriers, Covid-19-related barriers), which triggered spontaneous coping planning. Conclusions: The results on barriers and facilitators of implementation intentions and physical activity from older adults' perspectives provide starting points for improving instructions for older adults on how to create implementation intentions for physical activity. Future studies are needed to investigate whether the findings extend to implementation intentions for other behaviours.
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What do older adults think about when formulating implementation intentions for physical activity? Evidence from a qualitative study.
Authors: Bösch, V.D., Warner, L.M., Nyman, S.R., Haftenberger, J., Clarke, K. and Inauen, J.
Journal: Br J Health Psychol
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 221-236
eISSN: 2044-8287
DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12621
Abstract:OBJECTIVES: Physical activity is an important health behaviour especially for older adults. Forming implementation intentions is an effective strategy to implement physical activity in daily life for young and middle-aged adults. However, evidence for older adults is inconclusive. This study explored the thoughts of older adults about implementation intentions and potential barriers and facilitators while formulating them. METHODS: Three samples of older adults from the United Kingdom (n = 8), Germany (n = 9) and Switzerland (n = 17) were prompted to think aloud while formulating implementation intentions to be more physically active. After the task, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analysed thematically. RESULTS: Participants expressed pre-established thoughts about implementation intentions (e.g. they feel too restrictive). During the formulation of implementation intentions, several barriers to creating them were reported (e.g. problems with finding cues due to absence of recurring daily routines), but participants also mentioned that forming implementation intentions acted as a facilitator for physical activity (e.g. cues as useful reminders to be active, task itself triggering self-reflection about physical activity). After the task, participants reflected on circumstances that decrease the likelihood of enacting implementation intentions (e.g. spontaneous alternative activities, weather, health-related barriers, Covid-19-related barriers), which triggered spontaneous coping planning. CONCLUSIONS: The results on barriers and facilitators of implementation intentions and physical activity from older adults' perspectives provide starting points for improving instructions for older adults on how to create implementation intentions for physical activity. Future studies are needed to investigate whether the findings extend to implementation intentions for other behaviours.
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What do older adults think about when formulating implementation intentions for physical activity? Evidence from a qualitative study
Authors: Boesch, V.D., Warner, L.M., Nyman, S.R., Haftenberger, J., Clarke, K. and Inauen, J.
Journal: BRITISH JOURNAL OF HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 221-236
eISSN: 2044-8287
ISSN: 1359-107X
DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12621
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37442/
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What do older adults think about when formulating implementation intentions for physical activity? Evidence from a qualitative study.
Authors: Bösch, V.D., Warner, L.M., Nyman, S.R., Haftenberger, J., Clarke, K. and Inauen, J.
Journal: British journal of health psychology
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 221-236
eISSN: 2044-8287
ISSN: 1359-107X
DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12621
Abstract:Objectives
Physical activity is an important health behaviour especially for older adults. Forming implementation intentions is an effective strategy to implement physical activity in daily life for young and middle-aged adults. However, evidence for older adults is inconclusive. This study explored the thoughts of older adults about implementation intentions and potential barriers and facilitators while formulating them.Methods
Three samples of older adults from the United Kingdom (n = 8), Germany (n = 9) and Switzerland (n = 17) were prompted to think aloud while formulating implementation intentions to be more physically active. After the task, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analysed thematically.Results
Participants expressed pre-established thoughts about implementation intentions (e.g. they feel too restrictive). During the formulation of implementation intentions, several barriers to creating them were reported (e.g. problems with finding cues due to absence of recurring daily routines), but participants also mentioned that forming implementation intentions acted as a facilitator for physical activity (e.g. cues as useful reminders to be active, task itself triggering self-reflection about physical activity). After the task, participants reflected on circumstances that decrease the likelihood of enacting implementation intentions (e.g. spontaneous alternative activities, weather, health-related barriers, Covid-19-related barriers), which triggered spontaneous coping planning.Conclusions
The results on barriers and facilitators of implementation intentions and physical activity from older adults' perspectives provide starting points for improving instructions for older adults on how to create implementation intentions for physical activity. Future studies are needed to investigate whether the findings extend to implementation intentions for other behaviours.https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/37442/
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What do older adults think about when formulating implementation intentions for physical activity? Evidence from a qualitative study
Authors: Bösch, V.D., Warner, L.M., Nyman, S.R., Haftenberger, J., Clarke, K. and Inauen, J.
Journal: British Journal of Health Psychology
Volume: 28
Issue: 1
Pages: 221-236
ISSN: 1359-107X
Abstract:Objectives: Physical activity is an important health behaviour especially for older adults. Forming implementation intentions is an effective strategy to implement physical activity in daily life for young and middle-aged adults. However, evidence for older adults is inconclusive. This study explored the thoughts of older adults about implementation intentions and potential barriers and facilitators while formulating them. Methods: Three samples of older adults from the United Kingdom (n = 8), Germany (n = 9) and Switzerland (n = 17) were prompted to think aloud while formulating implementation intentions to be more physically active. After the task, semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analysed thematically. Results: Participants expressed pre-established thoughts about implementation intentions (e.g. they feel too restrictive). During the formulation of implementation intentions, several barriers to creating them were reported (e.g. problems with finding cues due to absence of recurring daily routines), but participants also mentioned that forming implementation intentions acted as a facilitator for physical activity (e.g. cues as useful reminders to be active, task itself triggering self-reflection about physical activity). After the task, participants reflected on circumstances that decrease the likelihood of enacting implementation intentions (e.g. spontaneous alternative activities, weather, health-related barriers, Covid-19-related barriers), which triggered spontaneous coping planning. Conclusions: The results on barriers and facilitators of implementation intentions and physical activity from older adults' perspectives provide starting points for improving instructions for older adults on how to create implementation intentions for physical activity. Future studies are needed to investigate whether the findings extend to implementation intentions for other behaviours.
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