Danske seniorers (65+) motiver og barrierer for fysisk aktivitet

The proportion of older adults is increasing in Denmark. At the same time physical activity is becoming an increasingly popular arena to prevent illness, promote health and increase life quality. This case study examined older adults’ (65-75 y) motives and barriers for participation in organised physical activity. Using a single embedded case study, we collected data through semi structured interviews and observation. The theoretical framework is Ryan & Deci’s Self-Determination Theory (SDT). Results of this study indicate that informants had several intrinsic and extrinsic motives. Among the extrinsic motives were better health, absence of illness, a good retirement and complying with social norms. A number of integrated and structural motives also exist: positive experience with sports, appropriate challenges, social interaction, diverse sports activities and freedom of choice. The older adults described barriers such as: difficult to self-initiate participation in sports, health related issues and lacking experiences with sports. Furthermore, the study discusses behaviour change triggers to stimulate healthy behaviour in old age using a revised FBM-model. In addition, organised physical activity that promotes satisfaction of the psychological needs is essential for the adherence. Based on the results and discussion, implications for practice are provided through recommendations on physical activity for older adults, based on organisation, activities and recruitment. Results of this study indicate that informants had several intrinsic and extrinsic motives. Among the extrinsic motives were better health, absence of illness, a good retirement and complying with social norms. A number of integrated and structural motives also exist positive experience with sports, appropriate challenges, social interaction, diverse sports activities and freedom of choice. The older adults described barriers such as: difficult to self-initiate participation in sports, health related issues and lacking experiences with sports. Furthermore, the study discusses behaviour change triggers to stimulate healthy behaviour in old age using a revised FBM-model. In addition, organised physical activity that promotes satisfaction of the psychological needs is essential for the adherence. Based on the results and discussion, implications for practice are provided through recommendations on physical activity for older adults, based on organisation, activities and recruitment

Motionsfodbold og medborgerskab:Fodbold og samskabelse som ramme for udvikling af medborgerskab hos udsatte drenge

Artiklen sætter fokus på motionsfodbold og udvikling af medborgerskab hos udsatte drenge. Artiklen tager udgangspunkt i et community psykologisk projekt, afviklet på Ydre Nørrebro, København. Projektet inkluderede 45 drenge (12-16 år), en lokal folkeskole, en lokal fodboldforening og forskere fra Center for Holdspil og Sundhed. Multiple metoder blev benyttet. Studiets resultater peger på, at motionsfodbold påvirker udviklingen af empowerment og præger medborgerskab i kraft af: a) Den positive betydning fodbold har for drengene, b) Mulighederne for en afvekslende hverdag, c) Forpligtelse og disciplin og d) Motivation. Endvidere synes en samskabende tilgang at have stor betydning for drengenes udvikling af medborgerskab

Motionsfodbold og medborgerskab: Fodbold og samskabelse som ramme for udvikling af medborgerskab hos udsatte drenge

Artiklen sætter fokus på motionsfodbold og udvikling af medborgerskab hos udsatte drenge. Artiklen tager udgangspunkt i et community psykologisk projekt, afviklet på Ydre Nørrebro, København. Projektet inkluderede 45 drenge (12-16 år), en lokal folkeskole, en lokal fodboldforening og forskere fra Center for Holdspil og Sundhed. Multiple metoder blev benyttet. Studiets resultater peger på, at motionsfodbold påvirker udviklingen af empowerment og præger medborgerskab i kraft af: a) Den positive betydning fodbold har for drengene, b) Mulighederne for en afvekslende hverdag, c) Forpligtelse og disciplin og d) Motivation. Endvidere synes en samskabende tilgang at have stor betydning for drengenes udvikling af medborgerskab

Introduktion

Introduktion til DIFO tidsskriftet Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (SJSEP).Introduktion til DIFO tidsskriftet Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology (SJSEP)