Perceived Constraints to Pickleball Participation Among Black Older Adults

J Aging Phys Act. 2023 Sep 28:1-7. doi: 10.1123/japa.2023-0009. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTPickleball offers sociopsychological and physical activity benefits for older adults but lacks racial diversity. The purpose of this study was to identify constraints to pickleball participation with Black older adults (65+ years) as well as examine differences based on physical activity and sex. A Qualtrics panel included Black older adults (N = 292) who have heard of pickleball and are physically able to play but have not played. Results found Knowledge, Accessibility, Interpersonal, and Interest were the most salient constraints overall. Multivariate analysis of variance found that those who report low physical activity had significantly higher Interpersonal, Psychological, Costs, and Perceived Racism constraints. Additionally, females report significantly higher Knowledge, Psychological, and Cost constraints compared to males. The results further the theoretical application of constraints to physical activity research and provide insights into practitioner implications to grow the sport of pickleball for Black older adults.PMID:37770063 | DOI:10.1123/japa.2023-0009
Source: Journal of Aging and Physical Activity - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research