The Role of Peer Leaders in the Promotion of Physical Activity, Health and Psychological Wellbeing in Older Adults

Kritz, Marlene Bernadette

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Open access

Authors

Kritz, Marlene Bernadette

Date

2020

Supervisor

Cecilie Thøgersen-Ntoumani

Nikos Ntoumanis

Barbara Mullan

Type

Thesis

Award

PhD

Metadata

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Faculty

Health Sciences

School

School of Psychology

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/80392

Collection

Curtin Theses

Abstract

The results of this thesis highlight the potential of using peers (i.e., similar-aged individuals) to lead walking groups for promoting physical activity and health in older adults. Results inform on the benefits of regularly walking with peers, the factors affecting the retention of peer volunteers, and on effective peer leadership attributes and behaviours. Recommendations for future peer-led intervention design and policy are provided.