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Perceived Benefits of Curling in Older Canadian Women
Alia Mazhar1, Shruti Patelia1, Joseph Baker1
1Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Objectives:
An increasing proportion of older Canadians are pursuing sports. The objective of this study was to examine the experiences of older Canadian women in curling.
Methods:
Semistructured interviews were conducted with 17 participants. Interviews were transcribed and coded using thematic analysis.
Results:
Participants simultaneously resisted, accepted, and ultimately redefined conceptualizations of personal aging in the context of curling. Although gender was deemed inconsequential, concepts such as the physical and cognitive demands of curling, inclusivity, social connection and support, and competition were perceived to be integral to participants' experiences.
Discussion:
This study extends our understanding of the value of curling specifically, and sport in general, for older women.
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