Faculty Research Centre for Sport, Exercise and Life Sciences, 2706Coventry University, Coventry, UK.
Physiotherapy Department, St Vincent De Paul Long-Term Care Facility, Luqa, Malta.
J Appl Gerontol. 2022 May;41(5):1435-1444. doi: 10.1177/07334648211062374. Epub 2022 Feb 15.
This study explored the insights of old age pre-retirement employees towards physical activity and sedentary behavior. A quota sampling of 20 participants from within the Civil Service in Malta were invited to an interview. Participants who were included met the statutory requirement for retirement within the subsequent 6 months to 1 year. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using a narrative approach. Structural narrative analysis and reflective thematic analysis were used. The story structure highlighted the significance of the individual experiences on the perceptions towards future physical activity during retirement. Two themes were identified using the thematic analysis, influencers, and perceptions. Triangulation identified that sedentary behavior was not part of the narration. The transition from work to retirement is a unique and personal experience and therefore when promoting an active lifestyle, the individual experience and past behaviors must be actively considered.
本研究探讨了即将退休的老年员工对体育活动和久坐行为的看法。在马耳他公务员系统中，采用配额抽样的方法邀请了 20 名参与者参加访谈。被纳入的参与者符合在随后的 6 个月至 1 年内退休的法定要求。采用叙述方法进行半结构化访谈。使用结构叙述分析和反思性主题分析。故事结构突出了个人经验对退休后未来体育活动的看法的重要性。通过主题分析确定了两个主题，即影响因素和看法。三角验证确定久坐行为不是叙述的一部分。从工作到退休的过渡是一种独特而个人化的体验，因此，在提倡积极的生活方式时，必须积极考虑个人的经验和过去的行为。
