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Validation of a Psychosocial Intervention on Body Image in Older People: An Experimental Design
Published on: May 31, 2021
[Male environments of third age]
Renato Xavier Coutinho1, Marco Aurélio de Figueiredo Acosta
1Departamento de Métodos e Técnicas Desportivas, UFSM, Sala 1035, 97105-340 Santa Maria, RS. renatocoutinho@msn.com
Ciencia & Saude Coletiva
|September 2, 2009
Summary
Elderly men in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul, prefer leisure activities like bocce, snooker, and cards. Their low participation in third-age groups stems from unengaging activities and a desire for spousal inclusion.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Sociology of Leisure
Context:
- Low participation of elderly men in third-age groups in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul.
- Need to understand leisure activity preferences and barriers for this demographic.
Purpose:
- To identify leisure activities preferred by elderly men in Santa Maria.
- To explore reasons for low participation in organized third-age groups.
Summary:
- Ethnographic research observed elderly men's daily routines and frequented places.
- Popular activities include bocce, snooker, and card games.
- Findings indicate a preference for familiar settings and a desire for activities that include spouses, with social events like dinners and dances addressing this.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for inclusive leisure programming for elderly men.
- Suggests activity design should consider men's interests and social inclusion of partners.
- Informs strategies to increase engagement in community and third-age programs for older adults.
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