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Older Adults' Continuance Intentions for Online Physical Exercise Classes.
Francisca Taveira1, Belem Barbosa1
1School of Economics and Management, University of Porto, 4200-464 Porto, Portugal.
Behavioral Sciences (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 24, 2024
Summary
Older adults found online exercise classes useful for health but preferred in-person options. Continued use of online classes depends on necessity, like future lockdowns, with a hybrid approach offering flexibility.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Health Informatics
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a shift to online physical exercise classes.
- Older adults explored digital fitness alternatives due to lockdowns and social distancing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine older adults' intentions to continue using online physical exercise classes.
- To evaluate the Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM) in explaining this continued usage.
Main Methods:
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 adults aged 65 and older.
- Thematic analysis of interview transcripts was performed using NVivo software.
Main Results:
- Older adults perceived online classes as beneficial for health and well-being, exceeding initial expectations.
- In-person classes were preferred; online adoption was often involuntary due to pandemic restrictions.
- Continuance intentions are conditional, linked to future lockdowns or physical limitations.
Conclusions:
- The Expectation-Confirmation Model (ECM) is relevant but insufficient for explaining older adults' continued use of online exercise.
- Additional factors like perceived usefulness of alternatives, necessary conditions, and self-determination are crucial.
- A hybrid approach combining online and in-person classes offers flexibility and addresses challenges faced by older adults.
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