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Reducing Attrition in Physical Activity Programs for Older Adults

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Jancey, Jonine, Lee, Andy, Howat, Peter, Clarke, Ann, Wang, Kui, Shilton, Trevor·2007·Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
DOI 10.1123/japa.15.2.152
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This study investigated attrition in a 6-month physical activity intervention for older adults. The program was based on the social-cognitive theory incorporating self-efficacy factors. Two hundred forty-eight insufficiently active 65- to 74-year-olds were recruited from the Australian federal electoral roll. The intervention comprised walking and strength and flexibility exercises and was conducted in 30 local neighborhoods where the participants resided. Characteristics of individuals lost to attrition (n = 86, 35%) were compared with those of program completers (n = 162, 65%). Logistic-regression analysis showed that those lost to attrition came from areas of lower socioeconomic status, were overweight and less physically active, and had lower walking self-efficacy scores and higher loneliness scores. The results suggest that early assessment of these characteristics should be undertaken to identify individuals at risk of attrition, to improve retention, and to avoid potential bias.

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Authors
Jancey, J., Lee, A., Howat, P., Clarke, A., Wang, K., & Shilton, T.
Affiliations
Curtin University (AU)
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
Publisher
Human Kinetics
Published
2007-04
Volume
15
Issue
2
Pages
152-165
ISSN
  • 1063-8652 (ISSN-L)
  • 1543-267X
DOI
10.1123/japa.15.2.152
OpenAlex
W2121266123
Cited by
136
References
62
Citations by year
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FWCI
1.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Journal of Aging and Physical Activity (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • eSpace (Curtin University) (submittedVersion)
Funders
Healthway (11843)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Complementary and alternative medicine › Cardiovascular and exercise physiology
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation › Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
Keywords
attrition, retention, physical activity interventions, older adults, social cognitive theory, self-efficacy, loneliness, socioeconomic status, overweight, causes of dropout, community-based exercise
MeSH terms
Age Factors, Aged, Attitude to Health, Australia, Female, Health Promotion, Humans, Leisure Activities, Male, Motor Activity, Surveys and Questionnaires, Health Behavior, Exercise, Body Mass Index, Program Development, Self Efficacy

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