Abstract

The purpose of this case study was to explore older adults’ experience of participation in a community-based group fitness program at a local recreation center that has long-term participation with many participants consistently attending for multiple years. Data were collected through individual interviews with program members (n = 23) and through participant observation. Data were analyzed thematically. Findings suggested that participants became engaged in the program through a process reflected by the Psychological Continuum Model (PCM). The findings provide insight into elements of the program that promoted awareness and fostered attraction, attachment, and allegiance among participants. The paper discusses how the PCM can be applied to fitness programs for older adults to promote long-term participation.

摘要

本案例研究的目的是探讨老年人在当地娱乐中心参加基于社区的团体健身计划的经验，该中心长期参与，许多参与者多年来一直参加。数据是通过与计划成员（n  = 23）的个人访谈和参与观察收集的。对数据进行了专题分析。调查结果表明，参与者通过心理连续统模型 (PCM) 反映的过程参与了该计划。调查结果提供了对该计划元素的深入了解，这些元素提高了参与者的意识并促进了参与者的吸引力、依恋和忠诚。本文讨论了如何将 PCM 应用于老年人的健身计划，以促进长期参与。