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    The Peer Experience for Older People Encouraging Other Older People to Engage in Resistance Training: A Qualitative Study

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    Authors
    Watkins, Paige Marie
    Burton, Elissa
    Hill, Anne-Marie
    Date
    2019
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Watkins, P.M. and Burton, E. and Hill, A.-M. 2019. The Peer Experience for Older People Encouraging Other Older People to Engage in Resistance Training: A Qualitative Study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 27 (4): pp. 529-537.
    Source Title
    Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
    DOI
    10.1123/japa.2018-0039
    ISSN
    1063-8652
    Faculty
    Faculty of Health Sciences
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    Remarks

    Accepted author manuscript version reprinted, by permission, from Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 2019, https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2018-0039. © Human Kinetics, Inc.

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    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/75164
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Resistance training (RT) can maintain and improve physical and mental health in older adults, but this population has low levels of RT participation. Linking older people participating in RT (i.e. peers) with those who have not may promote and maintain adherence. This qualitative study explored the experience of peers in encouraging RT participation among older adults. Data were collected using focus groups, researcher observations, and semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was conducted. Older people (n=8) who engaged in RT prior to recruitment, participated as peers. Each provided peer-support for between 1-4 RT participants for 6-weeks. The peer role was perceived by peers as potentially leading to a relationship which benefitted both parties. Peers reported that helping and supporting others was a positive experience and raised their self-efficacy. Difficulty initiating contact and differing expectations of peers and RT participants were viewed as challenges. Peer-mentoring could help promote RT participation among older adults.

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