From physically active to physically inactive : Understanding the experiences of a familial carer's loss of self

Spencer, M., Penson, M. and Kentzer, N. (2024) From physically active to physically inactive : Understanding the experiences of a familial carer's loss of self. In: Jones, K. and Horne, J. (eds.) Understanding the Grief and Loss Experiences of Carers : Research, Practitioner and Personal Perspectives. London: Routledge.

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Abstract:

Levels of physical activity (PA) for carers are lower than non-carers (Carers UK, 2022). Literature indicates that these levels are lower than carers would like (Carers UK, 2019) and are due to participation barriers such as guilt, lack of time and fatigue (Horne et al., 2021). According to Horne et al. (2021), a greater understanding of these barriers is needed, as PA interventions for carers can offer important health benefits (e.g., Danucalov et al., 2015). This chapter presents a unique and insider perspective of these barriers to PA by offering an insight into how the caring role impacted on the social and physically active identity of a carer, who had previously enjoyed a positive relationship with PA. The carer in this research was the participant, co-researcher and second author, allowing for a reflective co-constructed analysis of his caring experiences.

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Physical activity (PA), Carers, Barriers, Identity, Interventions

Creators:

Spencer, M., Penson, M. and Kentzer, N.

Editors:

Jones, K. and Horne, J.

Publisher:

Routledge

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

?? ASSCI ??

Date:

4 October 2024

Date Type:

Publication

Title of Book:

Understanding the Grief and Loss Experiences of Carers : Research, Practitioner and Personal Perspectives

Number:

Place of Publication:

London

Number of Pages:

Language:

English

ISBN:

978-1032564043

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes