Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration

Mohd Mohadis, Hazwani and Mohamad Ali, Nazlena and Shahar, Suzana (2016) Motivators and barriers for physical activity in older workers: a socio-ecological exploration. Malaysian Journal of Public Health Medicine, 16 (3). pp. 261-266. ISSN 1675-0306

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Abstract

Recognising the importance of physical activity in preventing the development of chronic diseases, this study aims to investigate motivators and barriers of physical activity among older workers based on a socio-ecological model. Twenty-five older workers aged 50-75 years participated in a series of in-depth interview sessions. Using thematic analysis, transcripts were coded and categorised into motivators and barriers of physical activity. The motivators are health concerns, early exposure to physical activity, companionship, moral support, expert advice and workplace policy. In contrast, physical environment, cultural norms and social stigma have become the barriers leading to physical inactivity. Meanwhile, attitude, nature of work and facilities can be both motivators and barriers. This study provides baseline knowledge on the factors influencing physical activity behaviour at multiple socio-ecological levels, which need to be considered in developing physical activity intervention targeting older workers.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	7816/54769
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Older worker, physical activity, motivators, barriers, socio-ecological model
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General) > T55.4 Industrial engineering.Management engineering. > T58.5 Information technology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology
Depositing User:	Dr Hazwani Mohd Mohadis
Date Deposited:	01 Feb 2017 16:26
Last Modified:	05 May 2018 13:25
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/54769

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