Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA, USA.
J Appl Gerontol. 2020 May;39(5):472-480. doi: 10.1177/0733464819835443. Epub 2019 Mar 24.
The benefits of physical activity for successful aging are well established. Few interventions however, target older Asian Americans who may have distinct needs for cultural and linguistic tailoring. The heterogeneity among Asian Americans underscores the need to elucidate specific physical activity preferences by ethnic subgroup. To better understand older Chinese Americans' perceptions about physical activity, we conducted a community-engaged, mixed methods study with 60 participants. Through survey and focus groups, four emerging themes characterized perceptions of physical activity: (a) physical activities benefit the body and mind, (b) traditional Chinese culture influences perceptions and preferences for physical activity, (c) physical activity presents opportunities for social engagement, and (d) physical activity facilitates family harmony. Design recommendations includes encouraging mind-body approaches, incorporating culturally specific practices, highlighting opportunities for social engagement, and emphasizing the potential for improved harmony.
体育活动对成功老龄化的益处已得到充分证实。然而，很少有干预措施针对可能对文化和语言调整有独特需求的老年亚裔美国人。亚裔美国人的异质性突出表明，需要通过族裔亚组阐明具体的体育活动偏好。为了更好地了解老年美籍华人对体育活动的看法，我们对 60 名参与者进行了一项以社区为基础的混合方法研究。通过调查和焦点小组，四个新出现的主题描述了对体育活动的看法：（a）体育活动有益于身心健康，（b）中国传统文化影响对体育活动的看法和偏好，（c）体育活动提供了社交机会，（d）体育活动促进家庭和谐。设计建议包括鼓励身心结合的方法，融入特定的文化实践，突出社交机会，强调改善和谐的潜力。
