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Arkenford 2006 [27]
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UK, community setting
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To get a better understanding of facilitators of and barriers to sports participation in the recently retired
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21 groups of 6-8 participants each, men and women aged 50-75
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Focus groups
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Thematic analysis
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Beck et al. 2010 [28]
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UK, community setting
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To explore changes in PA behaviour in retirement using the perspective of self-determination theory
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7 women and 4 men aged 57-65
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In-depth interviews
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Thematic analysis
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Scanlon-Mogel & Roberto 2004 [29]
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USA, members of a fitness centre
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To explore life transitions and trajectories that encourage or hinder PA in older adults using a life course perspective
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6 women and 9 men aged 65-75
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In-depth interviews
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Qualitative inquiry method (as defined by authors)
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Strobl et al 2008 [30]
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Germany, members of a fitness centre
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To explore the role of PA in coping with the challenges of the transition to retirement
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4 women and 6 men aged 59-69
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In-depth interviews
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Content analysis
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Witcher 2007 [31]
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Fogo Island, Canada, community setting
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To explore older adults’ perceptions of recreational PA across their life course
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5 women and 5 men aged 70-94
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In-depth interviews
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Inductive analysis
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