Social Support & Group Physical Activity in Older Adults Living Alone

This study examined the role that social participation through physical activity plays in facilitating resilience among older adults who live alone, and barriers and supports to social participation in group physical activity. 

This study was funded by a Brenda Strafford Centre on Aging Catalyst Grant.

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Social support and social barriers for participating in group physical activity among older women living alone

L. Jayne Beselt, Meghan H. McDonough, Jennifer Hewson & Cari Din (2023) Social support and social barriers for participating in group physical activity among older women living alone, Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, DOI: 10.1080/2159676X.2023.2230216