Older Chinese Americans' Perspectives on Physical Activity: A Mixed Methods Study.

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    • Source:
      Publisher: Sage Publications for the Southern Gerontological Society Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 8606502 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1552-4523 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 07334648 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Appl Gerontol Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: <2001-> : Thousand Oaks, CA : Sage Publications for the Southern Gerontological Society
      Original Publication: Tampa, Fla. : The Southern Gerontologial Society, c1982-
    • Subject Terms:
      Culture* ; Exercise*/physiology ; Exercise*/psychology; Aging/*psychology ; Asian/*psychology; Aged ; Asian/statistics & numerical data ; China/ethnology ; Female ; Focus Groups ; Humans ; Male ; Social Interaction ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; United States ; Walking
    • Abstract:
      The benefits of physical activity for successful aging are well established. Few interventions however, target older Asian Americans who may have distinct needs for cultural and linguistic tailoring. The heterogeneity among Asian Americans underscores the need to elucidate specific physical activity preferences by ethnic subgroup. To better understand older Chinese Americans' perceptions about physical activity, we conducted a community-engaged, mixed methods study with 60 participants. Through survey and focus groups, four emerging themes characterized perceptions of physical activity: (a) physical activities benefit the body and mind, (b) traditional Chinese culture influences perceptions and preferences for physical activity, (c) physical activity presents opportunities for social engagement, and (d) physical activity facilitates family harmony. Design recommendations includes encouraging mind-body approaches, incorporating culturally specific practices, highlighting opportunities for social engagement, and emphasizing the potential for improved harmony.
    • Contributed Indexing:
      Keywords: Asian; immigrant; mixed methods; older adults; physical activity
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 20190326 Date Completed: 20210707 Latest Revision: 20221207
    • Publication Date:
      20240628
    • Accession Number:
      10.1177/0733464819835443
    • Accession Number:
      30907216