关键词: aged learning loneliness memory psychological wellbeing quality of life

Mesh : Humans Male Female South Australia Aged Qualitative Research Focus Groups Sports / psychology Loneliness / psychology Aged, 80 and over Social Isolation / psychology Social Participation / psychology Memory

来  源:   DOI:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1424080   PDF(Pubmed)

Abstract:
UNASSIGNED: Older people can experience health and social challenges such as loneliness, depression, and lack of social connectedness. There is need for programs and approaches that address the growing incidence of social isolation and loneliness for older people. One initiative that aims to address these challenges is the Sporting Memories program. This program was developed in the United Kingdom and licensed to South Australia in 2019. The program is currently delivered across six community locations.
UNASSIGNED: The aim of this study was to explore participants perspectives of the Sporting Memories program in South Australia. Underpinned by qualitative research, three focus groups were conducted, led by an experienced interviewer. Focus groups occurred at three of the six locations, including a day respite center, assisted living center and a government community center. The data were analyzed thematically by the research team.
UNASSIGNED: There were 16 participants over 65 years old, including four women and 12 men. Three key themes were developed: \"free to talk about anything,\" \"not feeling left out\" and \"a chance to share and learn.\" Collectively, participants reflected on how they built social connections, felt safe and included and learnt more about each other.
UNASSIGNED: The Sporting Memories program provides a group program for older people to come together and develop new friendships. The use of sports as a means of reminiscence was considered relatable for the participants who reported social benefits and plans to keep attending. They valued learning through the program which was enhanced by having a facilitator who was knowledgeable about sport.
摘要:
老年人会经历健康和社会挑战,例如孤独,抑郁症,缺乏社会联系。有必要制定计划和方法来解决老年人社会孤立和孤独感日益增加的问题。旨在应对这些挑战的一项举措是“体育记忆”计划。该计划是在英国开发的,并于2019年获得南澳大利亚的许可。该计划目前在六个社区地点交付。
这项研究的目的是探索参与者对南澳大利亚体育记忆计划的看法。在定性研究的基础上,进行了三个焦点小组,由一位经验丰富的面试官领导。焦点小组发生在六个地点中的三个,包括一个日间休息中心,辅助生活中心和政府社区中心。研究小组对数据进行了主题分析。
有16名65岁以上的参与者,包括4名女性和12名男性。开发了三个关键主题:“可以自由谈论任何事情,\"\"感觉不被忽略\"和\"一个分享和学习的机会。“集体,参与者反思了他们是如何建立社会关系的,感到安全和包容,并更多地了解彼此。
体育记忆计划为老年人提供了一个团体计划,让他们聚在一起,发展新的友谊。对于报告社会福利和计划继续参加的参与者来说,将运动作为一种回忆的手段被认为是相关的。他们重视通过该计划进行的学习,该计划通过拥有一位对运动知识渊博的推动者而得到了增强。
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