Pleasure: A forgotten dimension of physical activity in older age

Phoenix, Cassandra; Orr, Noreen

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2014.06.013

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“…Although these microflow activities (and activity settings) may be less challenging than those facilitating peak flow, they still involve a degree of focus and are experienced as pleasurably immersive (Privette, 1983;Phoenix and Orr, 2014). As such, moments of microflow may be more widely achievable in everyday life.…”

Section: Bill: "The Fishing Is Hanging It Has Nothing Whatsoever To mentioning

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Seeking everyday wellbeing: The coast as a therapeutic landscape

Bell

Phoenix

Lovell

et al. 2015

Social Science & Medicine

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Recent research suggests coastal environments may promote human health and wellbeing. This article explores the diverse coastal experiences sought out by residents of two towns in south west England to promote and preserve their personal wellbeing in the context of their everyday lives. It draws on the findings of an in-depth interpretive study conducted from May to November 2013 that examined the relative contribution of varied green and blue space experiences to individual wellbeing through the life course. Personalised activity maps produced using accelerometer and Global Positioning System (GPS) data were used to guide in-depth geo-narrative interviews with a purposive sample of 33 participants. This was combined with a subset of nine case study go-along interviews in places deemed therapeutic by the participants themselves, offering deeper insight into the lived experiences and relationships playing out within such places. Situated in a novel adaptation of the therapeutic landscapes framework, this article explores how symbolic, achievement-oriented, immersive and social experiences contributed to participants' sense of wellbeing in their local coastal areas.Participants expressed particularly strong and often enduring connections to the local coastline, with different coastal stretches perceived to cater for varied therapeutic needs and interests, at multiple scales and intensities. The findings suggest the need for greater acknowledgement of people's emotional, deeply embodied and often shared connections to the coast within coastal management policy and practice, both nationally and internationally. Importantly, such efforts should recognise the fluid, dynamic nature of this land-sea boundary, and the valued therapeutic experiences linked to this fluidity.

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Section: Bill: "The Fishing Is Hanging It Has Nothing Whatsoever To mentioning

confidence: 99%

Seeking everyday wellbeing: The coast as a therapeutic landscape

Bell

Phoenix

Lovell

et al. 2015

Social Science & Medicine

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“…The results of this synthesis highlighted the importance of enjoyment to perceived improvements in well-being. Despite fun and enjoyable activities being linked to increased PA participation (Martin Ginis et al, 2016), pleasure is often the forgotten dimension of PA promotion (Phoenix & Orr, 2014). PA messages should therefore 'look beyond the usual suspects' (e.g.…”

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Participant experiences and perceptions of physical activity-enhancing interventions for people with physical impairments and mobility limitations: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research evidence

Williams

Jasmin

Ginis

2017

Health Psychology Review

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Disabled people face multiple personal, environmental and social barriers that interfere with leading a physically active lifestyle. Thus, there is an urgent need for behavior change interventions to increase physical activity (PA) by specifically addressing the situations of disabled people, and barriers to participation. This original meta-synthesis of qualitative research was undertaken to explore participants' experiences and perceptions of PA-enhancing interventions for adults with physical impairments resulting in mobility limitations. Published articles were identified through a rigorous systematic search. Based on the inclusion/exclusion criteria, 10 articles were included for review. Following a critical appraisal of the articles, methods of thematic synthesis were drawn upon to generate overarching concepts through interpretation and conceptual synthesis. Seven interrelated concepts were constructed representing both components and outcomes of the interventions.

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“…In fact, despite reduced overall physical activity, research has found that retirement is associated with an increase in self-reported health (Coe and Zamarro 2011). Finally, physically active leisure provides a site for older adults to experience fun, pleasure, and joy, which go beyond the typical focus on physical health benefits (Phoenix and Orr 2014).…”

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Physically active leisure and the transition to retirement: the value of context

Liechty

Genoe

Marston

2016

Annals of Leisure Research

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The purpose of this paper is to explore the everyday experiences of physically active leisure during the transition to retirement. Twentyfive adults aged 47-66 who were recently retired or nearing retirement blogged during three different two-week sessions over one year and participated in follow up focus groups. Data were analysed using initial, focused, and selective coding. Findings provided insights into participants' experiences of physically active leisure in the context of their everyday lives. First, increased freedom in daily schedules led to both appreciation for spontaneity and a desire for structure. Second, participants experienced new constraints related to the loss of social networks and work-related physical activity. Finally, participants described physically active leisure as being connected to meaningful outcomes such as enjoying the outdoors, stress-relief, or socializing with family and friends. Physically active leisure was described as one health priority among many and one of several healthy leisure alternatives. ARTICLE HISTORY

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Pleasure: A forgotten dimension of physical activity in older age

Cited by 131 publications

References 48 publications

Seeking everyday wellbeing: The coast as a therapeutic landscape

Seeking everyday wellbeing: The coast as a therapeutic landscape

Participant experiences and perceptions of physical activity-enhancing interventions for people with physical impairments and mobility limitations: a meta-synthesis of qualitative research evidence

Physically active leisure and the transition to retirement: the value of context

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