The Elderly and Physical Activity: A Qualitative Method

Abstract:The purpose of this study was to identify physical status among elders of Tabriz city. The methodology used in this research was qualitative. In order to collect data in the study, semi-structured interview was applied. The statistical population in this study was elders of Tabriz city. The statistical sample was selected through purposeful method of sampling. 15 people were interviewed in several areas of Tabriz. Data obtained from interview was analyzed using phenomenological method. In this study, in order to gain validity of research findings resulted from the interviews technique of triplicity and also parallel technique and presenting data and its results analysis method of data gathering were applied. The results of this research showed that losing physical strength and suffering from chronic diseases among elders are of the main problems that these elements could influence on their viewpoint about the life. Also, some factors like living situation and economic factors could influence on the elders' physical health.