( Baranowski et al., 2009 ; Sheeran et al., 2017 ). In this article, we investigate how role identity and motivational regulations relate to physical activity behavior among people 55 years or older (henceforth “older adults”). 1 Role identity is recognized as one of the primary drivers for behavior change
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Does Role Identity Mediate the Influence of Motivational Regulations on Physical Activity Behavior Among People 55 Years or Older?
Steve Amireault and Mary Katherine Huffman
Senior Olympians’ Achievement Goals and Motivational Responses
Maria Newton and Mary D. Fry
The purpose of this study was of examine the motivational perspectives of athletes participating in the Senior Olympic Games. One hundred thirty-seven senior athletes (54 males. 82 females, and 1 nonidentifier) completed measures of goal orientations, beliefs about the causes of success in sport, intrinsic motivation, and views about the purpose of sport. Multivariate analysis revealed a positive association between task orientation and intrinsic motivation, the belief that success in sport is achieved through hard work, and self-improvement-based purposes of sport. In contrast, ego orientation was associated with the belief that success in sport is achieved by those who are gifted with natural ability and who know how to maximize external and deceptive factors. Further, ego orientation was linked to the belief that the purpose of sport was for personal gain. The motivational implications of the present findings are discussed based on the tenets of goal perspective theory.
“It’s Better Together”: A Nested Longitudinal Study Examining the Benefits of Walking Regularly With Peers Versus Primarily Alone in Older Adults
Marlene Kritz, Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Barbara Mullan, Afroditi Stathi, and Nikos Ntoumanis
, Carron, McCutcheon, & Harper, 2007 ; Bennet et al., 2018 ). Peers (i.e., those of similar age, background, health, and life experience) can be an excellent source of social support and motivation for older adults ( Burton et al., 2017 ; Kritz, Thøgersen-Ntoumani, Mullan, McVeigh, & Ntoumanis, 2020
Reasons Why Older Adults Engage in Physical Exercise. Comparative Study Eastern Europe Versus Southern Europe
José M. Cancela, Karina Pereira, Irimia Mollinedo, Manuela Ferreira, and Pedro Bezerra
understand what motivates them to be active and how they prefer to do exercise or sport. A recent review suggests that older adults’ engagement with exercise programs can be influenced by behavioral factors, such as motivation, personal beliefs, and environmental factors (the availability of public
An mHealth-Facilitated Personalized Intervention for Physical Activity and Sleep in Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Junxin Li, Sarah L. Szanton, Miranda V. McPhillips, Nada Lukkahatai, Grace W. Pien, KerCheng Chen, Melissa D. Hladek, Nancy Hodgson, and Nalaka S. Gooneratne
mHealth strategies including goal setting, self-monitoring, motivational quotes, activity reminders, and phone coaching for PA and established the feasibility of implementing a combination of these mHealth strategies in PA intervention for older adults. The study found improvement in PA within and after a
“There’s a Lifestyle, an Appreciation, a Beauty”: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Masters Rowers
Jason Rich, Pamela Beach, and Heidi K. Byrne
, Young et al. ( 2021 ) identified several hallmarks of a quality masters sports experience, which comprises a variety of motivations for participating in masters athletics, including meaningful competition, mastery, testing and assessing oneself, quality relationships, fun and fitness, intellectual
Why I Get Up Off My Butt: Older Adults’ Motives to Limit Their Sedentary Behavior
Liam Collins and J. Paige Pope
that limit their daily SB. Motivation is a term used to describe the driving force behind an individual’s efforts toward a particular behavior ( Ryan & Deci, 2017 ) and constitutes both the intensity and direction of the effort. Over the last decade, several studies have used focus groups and
A 1-Year Follow-Up on Effects of Exercise Programs on Well-Being in Older Adults
Paul A. Solberg, Hallgeir Halvari, Yngvar Ommundsen, and Will G. Hopkins
Purpose:
The purpose of this study was to investigate the long-term effects of three types of training on well-being and frequency of physical activity and to determine whether preintervention motivation moderates the effects.
Methods:
Sixty-two older adults (M = 75 years old, SD = 5; 61% women) completed 4-mo programs of endurance, functional or strength training, with reassessment of well-being (life satisfaction, positive affect, negative affect, vitality) and physical activity 12 mo later.
Results:
All groups showed small improvements in most measures of well-being at 4 mo. At follow-up, endurance training still had small beneficial effects, while changes with functional and strength training were generally trivial or harmful. Analysis for moderators indicated that autonomously motivated individuals better maintained gains in well-being and had higher frequencies of physical activity at follow-up compared with controlled individuals.
Conclusion:
Endurance training is recommended for older adults, but the long-term outcomes depend on the individual’s motivational regulation at commencement.
Beneficial Influence of Mindfulness Training Promoted by Text Messages on Self-Reported Aerobic Physical Activity in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Study
Nicolas Robin, Lucette Toussaint, Stéphane Sinnapah, Olivier Hue, and Guillaume R. Coudevylle
, Motivation, and Physical Activity in Older Adults Physical activity campaigns and health promotion strategies are of great interest because they can have a positive influence on behavior ( Leavy, Bull, Rosenberg, & Bauman, 2011 ). Innovative strategies have been tested, such as active video games ( Studenski
What Sustains Long-Term Adherence to Structured Physical Activity After a Cardiac Event?
Antonia M. Martin and Catherine B. Woods
Purpose:
Research addressing methods to sustain long-term adherence to physical activity among older adults is needed. This study investigated the motivations and supports deemed necessary to adhere to a community-based cardiac rehabilitation (CBCR) program by individuals with established coronary heart disease.
Methods:
Twenty-four long-term adherers (15 men, 9 women; age 67.7 ± 16.7 yr) took part in focus-group discussions.
Results:
Constant comparative analysis supported previous research in terms of the importance of referral procedures, social support, and knowledge of health benefits in influencing uptake and adherence to CBCR. Results also highlighted the routine of a structured class and task-, barrier-, and recovery-specific self-efficacy as necessary to sustain long-term adherence for this specific clinical group.
Discussion:
Older adults themselves provide rich information on how to successfully support their long-term adherence to structured exercise sessions. Further research into how to build these components into any exercise program is necessary.
