e-space
Manchester Metropolitan University's Research Repository

    Barriers and Facilitators of Social Interaction and Physical Activity Participation among Nigerian Older Adults

    Faronbi, Joel O, Akinsulore, Adesanmi, Faronbi, Grace O and Mbada, Chidozie ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3666-7432 (2025) Barriers and Facilitators of Social Interaction and Physical Activity Participation among Nigerian Older Adults. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus, 2 (2). 100137. ISSN 2950-3078

    [img]
    Preview
    Published Version
    Available under License Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial.

    Download (2MB) | Preview

    Abstract

    ntroduction Understanding barriers and facilitators to physical activity participation and social interaction is vital in designing effective intervention programmes to promote the well-being of older adults. This study aimed to explore the perception of Nigerian older adults on barriers and facilitators to structured social and physical activity programme participation. Method A qualitative study utilising in-depth interviews was carried out among 16 older adults. Audio recordings were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. This enquiry was situated in the social cognitive theory, which stipulates that symbolising, vicarious, forethought, self-regulatory, and self-reflective capabilities determine behaviour describe human functioning. Results Programme of the old, by the old, and for the old, availability of age-appropriate and age-friendly games, self-determination and self-reliance, social-cultural and religious integration, affordable fee and subsidy, and variety is the spices of life, and available emergency preparedness were the most emerging themes. The findings indicate a complex interaction of factors which, in different combinations, acted as barriers and facilitators for effective participation in social interaction and physical activities. Conclusion The development of social and physical activity programmes that are responsive to age and culture may promote interaction and physical activities, which may have positive effects on older adults' health.

    Impact and Reach

    Statistics

    Activity Overview
    6 month trend
    7Downloads
    6 month trend
    29Hits

    Additional statistics for this dataset are available via IRStats2.

    Altmetric

    Repository staff only

    Edit record Edit record