1. Acceptability of Intergenerational Physical Activity Programming: A Mixed Methods Study of Latino Aging Adults in Nebraska.
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Ramos, Athena K., Dinkel, Danae, Trinidad, Natalia, Carvajal-Suarez, Marcela, Schmeits, Karen, Molina, Diana, and Boron, Julie B.
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WELL-being ,SOCIALIZATION ,EVALUATION of human services programs ,INTERGENERATIONAL relations ,RESEARCH methodology ,MOTIVATION (Psychology) ,LANGUAGE & languages ,COGNITION ,PHYSICAL activity ,INTERPERSONAL relations ,AGING ,COST analysis ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,RESEARCH funding ,HEALTH promotion - Abstract
Objective: This study explored Hispanic/Latino aging adults' interest in and preferences for intergenerational physical activity programming. Methods: We used an exploratory sequential (Qual-QUAN) mixed methods design consisting of three focus groups (N = 13 participants; M age = 62.5 years old) and a quantitative survey (N = 105 participants; M age = 57.3 years old). Results: We found that most participants were interested in intergenerational physical activity programs: (1) to promote overall health and well-being, (2) increase opportunities for socialization and relationships, and (3) foster motivation and energy. Preferences for programming included cultural tailoring, bilingual and Spanish-language offerings, and being conducted in-person. Barriers to physical activity included cost, scheduling, transportation, and limited awareness of community resources. Discussion: Innovative public health initiatives incorporating an intergenerational approach may promote physical activity among aging adults. This study has implications for developing and refining intergenerational programming with Hispanic/Latino communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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