Citation

Herbert L, Teague ML. Activ. Adapt. Aging 1989; 13(1): 91-106.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1989, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J016v13n01_09

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Depsite the widely recognized benefits of physical activity programs the fact remains that older adults continue to manitain sedentary lifestyles while increasnig the frequency of other health-related practices. Thus ther is a a vital need to detremine the factors that affects excercise adherence among the aging population. The authors address this topic by exploring exercise adherence theories and by recommending a process evaluation model. Our discussion also includes a critique of a pragmatic evaluation design used in studying exercise adherence among a small group of older adults involved in a wellness walking program. The intent of the criti ue is to discuss how excrcise program directors can employ more exhaustive process model strategies in building a better understanding of the exercise adherence practices of older adults.