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Design and Development of Strategies for Improving the Quality of Service and Utilization of Sporting and Recreational Places in the Municipality of Mashhad With the Approach to Elderly-Friendly City
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Intergenerational Activity Program: This indicates a program that involves activities designed for interaction between older adults and younger participants, Yoga and Mindfulness Sessions, and 4 other interventions for Aged and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 384 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This interventional study aims to design strategies to improve service quality and productivity in recreational sports facilities in Mashhad Municipality, focusing on creating an age-friendly city. The research consists of two parts: fieldwork and an experimental section. Field Section: 1. Assess seniors' perceptions of services using the SERVQUAL questionnaire and other tools. 2. Conduct a SWOT analysis to identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats related to elderly sports participation. Experimental Section: Evaluate the impact of intergenerational sports activities on elderly participants (aged 60+). Participants were paired with younger individuals and randomly allocated to five groups, including a control group. Group Tasks: * Control Group: 78 seniors continued daily routines without structured activities. * Experimental Groups: 1. Non-sport intergenerational interaction sessions (90 minutes, 3x/week). 2. Intergenerational yoga sessions (90 minutes, 3x/week). 3. Light aerobic exercises + group discussions (90 minutes, 3x/week). 4. Non-exercise intergenerational sessions in a park (90 minutes, 3x/week). 5. Non-exercise intergenerational sessions in a nursing home (90 minutes, 3x/week). Field Study Sample: * 384 customers of Mashhad Municipality sports facilities (192 women, 192 men). Key Notes: * Elderly participants were selected through cluster sampling; younger participants were purposively sampled from Mashhad's Islamic Azad University. * Gender balance (50% women, 50% men) was maintained in all groups. Main Questions: 1. How do service quality factors influence customers of Mashhad Municipality sports facilities? 2. Do intergenerational programs improve quality of life, health, and well-being for seniors? 3. What are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for elderly sports participation? 4. What strategies can enhance elderly participation in sports?
Study Details
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Interventions
Engage in 90-minute intergenerational interaction sessions, three times a week for three months, in a controlled indoor environment. * Spend the first 45 minutes actively interacting with a younger participant in pairs, collaborating on activities of interest to the senior. * Participate in group activities such as book reading, puzzles, joke-telling, and sharing experiences for the remaining 45 minutes. * Attend 36 sessions held on odd days in the main hall of the Neshat Center. * Gender Representation: * 60 participants (30 women and 30 men) aged 60 and above, selected through stratified random sampling from Mashhad's elderly population. * 60 younger participants (30 women and 30 men) with an average age of 21.45 ± 0.35 years, selected through purposive sampling from Mashhad's Islamic Azad University.
Participate in 90-minute intergenerational yoga sessions, three times a week for three months, in a gym setting. * Perform modified yoga exercises suitable for seniors, including: * 20 minutes of warm-up with stretching and joint rotations. * 50 minutes of main exercises (asanas and pranayama). * 20 minutes of relaxation and meditation (Shavasana). * Attend sessions on odd days at 9 AM in the Neshat Center yoga hall. * Gender Representation: * 60 participants (30 women and 30 men) aged 60 and above, selected through stratified random sampling from Mashhad's elderly population. * 60 younger participants (30 women and 30 men) with an average age of 21.45 ± 0.35 years, selected through purposive sampling from Mashhad's Islamic Azad University.
Engage in 60-minute light aerobic exercises, three times a week for three months, in a park setting. * Follow warm-up and aerobic exercises led by a senior fitness instructor. * Spend 30 minutes in a friendly group discussion, sharing experiences and memories with younger participants. * Attend sessions on even days at 9 AM in Mashhad's Mellat Park. * Gender Representation: * 60 participants (30 women and 30 men) aged 60 and above, selected through stratified random sampling from Mashhad's elderly population. * 60 younger participants (30 women and 30 men) with an average age of 21.45 ± 0.35 years, selected through purposive sampling from Mashhad's Islamic Azad University.
Participate in 90-minute intergenerational interaction sessions, three times a week for three months, in a park setting. * Engage in non-exercise activities such as group discussions, storytelling, and sharing experiences with younger participants. * Attend sessions on even days at 9 AM in Mashhad's Mellat Park. * Gender Representation: * 60 participants (30 women and 30 men) aged 60 and above, selected through stratified random sampling from Mashhad's elderly population. * 60 younger participants (30 women and 30 men) with an average age of 21.45 ± 0.35 years, selected through purposive sampling from Mashhad's Islamic Azad University.
Engage in 90-minute intergenerational interaction sessions, three times a week for three months, in a nursing home setting. * Participate in non-exercise activities such as group discussions, storytelling, and sharing experiences with younger participants. * Attend sessions on odd days at 9 AM in the nursing home. * Gender Representation: * 60 participants (30 women and 30 men) aged 60 and above, selected through stratified random sampling from Mashhad's elderly population. * 60 younger participants (30 women and 30 men) with an average age of 21.45 ± 0.35 years, selected through purposive sampling from Mashhad's Islamic Azad University.
Continue with their daily routines without participating in any intergenerational interaction or structured activities. * No specific interventions or programs are provided. * Gender Representation: * 78 participants (39 women and 39 men) aged 60 and above, selected through stratified random sampling from Mashhad's elderly population.