Social Networks and Physical Activity in Senior Housing: A Pilot Feasibility Study.

Abstract:

Objective:Only 16% of people aged >65 years engage in recommended levels of physical activity, putting a vast majority at risk for multiple chronic conditions including heart disease. Physical activity is even lower among older adults with fewer economic resources. Research is needed to develop context-specific approaches to pair with physical activity interventions to increase effectiveness. In this pilot study, we examine social ties and physical activity levels of older adults living in a US Department of Housing and Urban Development subsidized senior housing community to test feasibility of a social network-based approach to physical activity interventions. This study is grounded in Social Contagion Theory and the Convoy Model of Social Relations, which argue health and health-related behaviors are facilitated through network ties. Methods:Data were collected through face-to-face interviews conducted over the course of three months (September-November 2018) with 46 residents living in a low-income senior housing community in southeast Michigan. Residents were asked about physical activity, people they know in the community, and their close social network composition. Results:Residents reported knowing, on average, six other residents and approximately 28% of those in their close networks were also residents. Sociocentric network analysis identified two socially engaged (known by seven or more other residents) physically active residents, whereas ego-centric analysis identified four (60% or more of their network comprised residents). Conclusions:This study demonstrates potential feasibility of a strategic partnership that involves pairing social resources with physical activity interventions in affordable senior housing. Multiple approaches, which need to be evaluated, exist to identify socially engaged residents.

journal_name

Ethn Dis

journal_title

Ethnicity & disease

authors

Webster NJ,Antonucci TC,Alexander NB

doi

10.18865/ed.29.S1.201

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Has Abstract

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2019-02-21 00:00:00

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201-208

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Suppl 1

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1049-510X

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1945-0826

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ed.29.S1.201

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29

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