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Alaska Native Elders' Perspectives on Physical Activity and Successful Aging.

Lauren A Brooks-Cleator1, Jordan P Lewis2

  • 1School of Social Work, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON.

Canadian Journal on Aging = La Revue Canadienne Du Vieillissement
|July 17, 2019
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Physical activity is key to successful aging for Alaska Native Elders, who see it as vital for health and cultural participation. It helps maintain physical, mental, and spiritual well-being while preserving traditional roles.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Indigenous Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Physical activity is widely recognized for its role in successful aging.
  • Discussions on aging and physical activity often lack representation from diverse cultural groups.
  • Alaska Native Elders' perspectives on physical activity and aging are underrepresented in research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how Alaska Native Elders perceive the role of physical activity in their aging process.
  • To understand the contribution of physical activity to successful aging within the Alaska Native community.
  • To highlight cultural perspectives on physical activity and its impact on well-being in later life.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted semi-structured interviews with 41 Alaska Native Elders.
Keywords:
Alaska Native Eldersactivité physiqueagingaînés autochtones de l’Alaskacommunity-based participatory researchphysical activityrecherche participative communautairesuccessful agingvieillissementvieillissement réussi

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  • Analyzed qualitative data to identify themes related to physical activity and aging.
  • Focused on understanding the lived experiences and perceptions of the Elders.

    • Main Results:

    • Physical activity is viewed as a personal responsibility for maintaining health during aging.
    • Engaging in physical activity serves as a means to resist societal views of older adults as declining.
    • Activity is perceived to enhance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
    • Physical activity enables continued participation in culturally significant subsistence activities and traditional roles.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical activity is integral to successful aging for Alaska Native Elders, encompassing health and cultural continuity.
    • The findings challenge Western-centric views of aging by highlighting the holistic and culturally embedded nature of physical activity.
    • Interventions promoting physical activity among Indigenous elders should be culturally sensitive and supportive of traditional practices.