Zarineh Ghareh Kolchiyan; Farideh Sharifi Far; Ali Basri; Bahram Ghadimi
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The present study aimed to investigate the sociological pattern of sports habitus among the elderly in Tehran. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The statistical population included sports sociologists, ...
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The present study aimed to investigate the sociological pattern of sports habitus among the elderly in Tehran. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The statistical population included sports sociologists, senior managers of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, senior managers of the Tehran Municipality Sports Organization, and elderly individuals actively engaged in sports. Sampling was done using the snowball method until theoretical saturation was reached (18 participants). Data were analyzed using MAXQDA software, and the validity and reliability of the research were confirmed. For data analysis, open, axial, and selective coding was employed. Based on the analysis, three main categories (overarching themes) were identified: social capital, cultural capital, and physical capital. Within these three categories, nine organizing themes were extracted, including social interactions, elderly gatherings, social status, socialization, social support, social motivation, physical and bodily capital, the promotion of elderly sports culture, and knowledge and awareness of the elderly. Additionally, the study identified 45 basic themes, each of which represents different dimensions of sports habitus among the elderly. The findings indicate that the pattern of sports habitus among the elderly is shaped by social, cultural, and physical capital, and understanding these components can provide a framework for future research in the sociology of elderly sports. It is recommended that policymakers and sports managers implement initiatives such as establishing neighborhood-based sports groups to enhance social interactions among the elderly, developing sports facilities and equipping public centers with appropriate amenities, conducting educational and awareness programs in the media, supporting intergenerational sports programs to strengthen family relationships, and offering incentive policies such as discounts at sports centers for the elderly. These measures can facilitate increased participation in sports activities among the elderly and contribute to a healthier lifestyle for this demographic.
Mohammadali Noudehi; Mohammad Sanaei; Amir Mohammad Hedayati
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Elderly is a critical period of life and it is very important to pay attention to the quality of life of the elderly, especially in critical situations of the outbreak of coronavirus. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of home exercise during coronavirus outbreak on the quality ...
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Elderly is a critical period of life and it is very important to pay attention to the quality of life of the elderly, especially in critical situations of the outbreak of coronavirus. The aim of the present study was to investigate the role of home exercise during coronavirus outbreak on the quality of life of the elderly. The study is a descriptive research including a sample population of 168 elderly over 60 years old in North Khorasan province in Iran. Convenience sampling was performed. To obtain the required data, a Short Form-36 (SF-36) questionnaire was used. For statistical analysis, Kolmogorov- Smirnov (K-S) test and Mann–Whitney U test were used. All the statistical operations were done using SPSS Statistics 22 in significance level of P≤0.05. The results of study indicate the active elderly enjoyed a higher quality of life than the non-active ones considering indicators such as physical and emotional problems, physical performance limitations, and public health and pain. However, in terms of social function indicator, no significant difference was noted between them. Given the importance of people being active during the coronavirus outbreak, exercise and regular physical activity can have a significant impact on improving the quality of life of the elderly, and therefore, it is recommended that families with the elderly and nursing homes to encourage the elderly should engage in physical activity.
