Research Article
Physical Activity during the Retirement Transition of Men and Women: A Qualitative Longitudinal Study
Table 4
Main drivers of and barriers to PA for men and women after retirement.
| Behavioural types | Main drivers of PA | Main barriers to PA | Men | Women | Men | Women |
| Increasers | PA is a healthy habit Physical well-being More time availability | PA is a healthy habit Socialization | / | / | Starters | N.A. | Willpower More time availability Companionship | N.A. | / | Continuers | Companionship | Companionship | Poor health | Poor health | Fluctuaters | Health benefits | Fun and leisure | Poor health | Caregiving | Decreasers | / | / | Laziness | Poor health | Inactive | / | / | Lack of interest in PA | Lack of interest in PA Poor health Caregiving |
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