Capabilities for Physical Activity by Turkish- and Russian-Speaking Immigrants Aged 65 Years and Older in Germany: A Qualitative Study

Frahsa A, Streber A, Wolff AR, Rütten A (2020)

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2020

Journal

Journal of aging and physical activity Human Kinetics

Book Volume: 28

Pages Range: 567-579

Journal Issue: 4

DOI: 10.1123/japa.2018-0446

Abstract

This study builds upon Sen's seminal capability approach to analyze the interplay of individual and structural factors for immigrants' physical activity (PA) in old age. The authors conducted software-assisted thematic analysis of group interviews with Turkish- and Russian-speaking immigrants aged 65 years and older in Germany (n= 19). The authors present how interviewees perceive diverse resources, environmental, social, and individual factors that shape their capabilities for PA. Age-related health literacy, family support, and access rules to sport opportunities shape both groups' capabilities for PA. Turkish interviewees' continuous bilocation and Russian interviewees' past experience with PA as workplace exercise are two major differences between those groups. Results indicate that capabilities are ambiguous-managed and shaped by individuals, which makes more static terms like barriers and options less helpful for an analysis. Systematically applying the capability approach in intervention research would allow to analyze interaction and to ultimately better reach underserved groups like immigrants 65 years and older.

Authors with CRIS profile

Anna Streber Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit der Ausrichtung Gesundheitsförderung/Public Health/Sozialwissenschaften des Sports Alfred Rütten Lehrstuhl für Sportwissenschaft mit der Ausrichtung Gesundheitsförderung/Public Health/Sozialwissenschaften des Sports

Involved external institutions

Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen DE Germany (DE) Landeszentrale für Gesundheit in Bayern e.V. DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Frahsa, A., Streber, A., Wolff, A.R., & Rütten, A. (2020). Capabilities for Physical Activity by Turkish- and Russian-Speaking Immigrants Aged 65 Years and Older in Germany: A Qualitative Study. Journal of aging and physical activity, 28(4), 567-579. https://doi.org/10.1123/japa.2018-0446

MLA:

Frahsa, Annika, et al. "Capabilities for Physical Activity by Turkish- and Russian-Speaking Immigrants Aged 65 Years and Older in Germany: A Qualitative Study." Journal of aging and physical activity 28.4 (2020): 567-579.

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