Απαιτήσεις ολοκλήρωσης
6. Πόροι
Ajani A.O., Physical Activities and Health Needs of Older Adults. https://www.academia.edu/90121625/Recreation_Physical_Activities_and_Health_Needs_of_Older_Adults
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behaviour. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227-268.
ICAA's Guidelines for effective communication with older adults / International Council on Active Aging. https://www.icaa.cc/business/whitepapers/communicationguidelines.pdf
FITAGE Study Group. (2015). The effects of group-based physical activity on cognitive health and functional outcomes in elderly adults. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 54(2), 162-175.
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group Dynamics (7th ed.). Wadsworth. Forsyth's book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles, theories, and research in the field of group dynamics, including aspects of leadership, communication, and cohesion.
Golden, J., Conroy, R. M., & Lawlor, B. A. (2009). Loneliness, social support, and depressive symptoms in older adults: An exploration of factors involved in the impact of loneliness on depressive symptoms. The Gerontologist, 49(2), 161-168.
Hughes, S. L., et al. (2005). Sustained long-term exercise improves balance and physical health in older adults: Results from a 3-year longitudinal study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 24(2), 223-243.
Janis, I. L. (1972). Victims of Groupthink: A psychological study of foreign-policy decisions and fiascoes. Houghton Mifflin. This classic work explores how groupthink can occur in cohesive groups and lead to suboptimal decisions.
Kulik, C. T., Mahler, H. I. M. (2009). Emotional and social benefits of physical exercise among elderly adults: An examination of the role of group cohesion. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 17(1), 1-17.
Marentes-Castillo, M., Castillo, I., Tomás, I., & Alvarez, O. (2022). Physical Activity, Healthy Behavior and Its Motivational Correlates: Exploring the Spillover Effect through Stages of Change. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(10), 6161. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106161
McAuley, E., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., et al. (2003). Exercise self-efficacy in older adults: Social, affective, and behavioural influences. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25(1), 1-7.
Panitsides, E. Investigating Group Dynamics in adult education: A qualitative study. https://www.academia.edu/26629947/Investigating_Group_Dynamics_in_adult_education_A_qualitative_study
Schmid, A. A., et al. (2016). Enhancing emotional well-being through group-based physical activity in seniors: A focus on self-efficacy and social support. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 71(1), 65-73.
Sichula, N. K, Chakanika, W.W, Sumbwa, P.I, The adult learning environment (2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335620836_The_adult_learning_environment
Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations. This work on Social Identity Theory provides insight into how group membership influences self-concept and behaviour.
The Harvard Study of Adult Development, https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. This foundational work describes the stages of group development and is widely cited in studies of group behaviour.
Uchino, B. N., Cacioppo, J. T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (1996). The relationship between social support and physiological processes: A review with emphasis on underlying mechanisms and implications for health. Psychological Bulletin, 119(3), 488-531.
Vasanthan, R. Development of Verbal Communication Through Sports and Physical Activity: A Study of Integration of Skills. https://www.academia.edu/12343610/Development_of_Verbal_Communication_Through_Sports_and_Physical_Activity_A_Study_on_Integration_of_Skills
Wurtele, S. K., Maruyama, G., & Schindler, P. (2001). Enhancing physical rehabilitation through positive reinforcement in older adults: A randomised controlled trial. Rehabilitation Psychology, 46(3), 284-295.
Ajani A.O., Physical Activities and Health Needs of Older Adults. https://www.academia.edu/90121625/Recreation_Physical_Activities_and_Health_Needs_of_Older_Adults
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behaviour. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227-268.
ICAA's Guidelines for effective communication with older adults / International Council on Active Aging. https://www.icaa.cc/business/whitepapers/communicationguidelines.pdf
FITAGE Study Group. (2015). The effects of group-based physical activity on cognitive health and functional outcomes in elderly adults. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 54(2), 162-175.
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group Dynamics (7th ed.). Wadsworth. Forsyth's book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles, theories, and research in the field of group dynamics, including aspects of leadership, communication, and cohesion.
Golden, J., Conroy, R. M., & Lawlor, B. A. (2009). Loneliness, social support, and depressive symptoms in older adults: An exploration of factors involved in the impact of loneliness on depressive symptoms. The Gerontologist, 49(2), 161-168.
Hughes, S. L., et al. (2005). Sustained long-term exercise improves balance and physical health in older adults: Results from a 3-year longitudinal study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 24(2), 223-243.
Janis, I. L. (1972). Victims of Groupthink: A psychological study of foreign-policy decisions and fiascoes. Houghton Mifflin. This classic work explores how groupthink can occur in cohesive groups and lead to suboptimal decisions.
Kulik, C. T., Mahler, H. I. M. (2009). Emotional and social benefits of physical exercise among elderly adults: An examination of the role of group cohesion. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 17(1), 1-17.
Marentes-Castillo, M., Castillo, I., Tomás, I., & Alvarez, O. (2022). Physical Activity, Healthy Behavior and Its Motivational Correlates: Exploring the Spillover Effect through Stages of Change. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(10), 6161. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106161
McAuley, E., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., et al. (2003). Exercise self-efficacy in older adults: Social, affective, and behavioural influences. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25(1), 1-7.
Panitsides, E. Investigating Group Dynamics in adult education: A qualitative study. https://www.academia.edu/26629947/Investigating_Group_Dynamics_in_adult_education_A_qualitative_study
Schmid, A. A., et al. (2016). Enhancing emotional well-being through group-based physical activity in seniors: A focus on self-efficacy and social support. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 71(1), 65-73.
Sichula, N. K, Chakanika, W.W, Sumbwa, P.I, The adult learning environment (2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335620836_The_adult_learning_environment
Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations. This work on Social Identity Theory provides insight into how group membership influences self-concept and behaviour.
The Harvard Study of Adult Development, https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. This foundational work describes the stages of group development and is widely cited in studies of group behaviour.
Uchino, B. N., Cacioppo, J. T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (1996). The relationship between social support and physiological processes: A review with emphasis on underlying mechanisms and implications for health. Psychological Bulletin, 119(3), 488-531.
Vasanthan, R. Development of Verbal Communication Through Sports and Physical Activity: A Study of Integration of Skills. https://www.academia.edu/12343610/Development_of_Verbal_Communication_Through_Sports_and_Physical_Activity_A_Study_on_Integration_of_Skills
Wurtele, S. K., Maruyama, G., & Schindler, P. (2001). Enhancing physical rehabilitation through positive reinforcement in older adults: A randomised controlled trial. Rehabilitation Psychology, 46(3), 284-295.
Ajani A.O., Attività fisiche e bisogni di salute degli anziani. https://www.academia.edu/90121625/Recreation_Physical_Activities_and_Health_Needs_of_O lder_Adults
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). Il "cosa" e il "perché" della ricerca di obiettivi: I bisogni umani e l'autodeterminazione del comportamento. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227-268.
Linee guida dell'ICAA per una comunicazione efficace con gli anziani / International Council on Active Aging. https://www.icaa.cc/business/whitepapers/communicationguidelines.pdf
Gruppo di studio FITAGE. (2015). Gli effetti dell'attività fisica di gruppo sulla salute cognitiva e sugli esiti funzionali negli adulti anziani. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 54(2), 162-175.
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Dinamica di gruppo (7a ed.). Wadsworth. Il libro di Forsyth è una guida completa per comprendere i principi, le teorie e la ricerca nel campo delle dinamiche di gruppo, compresi gli aspetti di leadership, comunicazione e coesione.
Golden, J., Conroy, R. M., & Lawlor, B. A. (2009). Solitudine, supporto sociale e sintomi depressivi negli anziani: Un'esplorazione dei fattori coinvolti nell'impatto della solitudine sui sintomi depressivi. The Gerontologist, 49(2), 161-168.
Hughes, S. L., et al. (2005). L'esercizio fisico prolungato migliora l'equilibrio e la salute fisica negli anziani: Risultati di uno studio longitudinale di 3 anni. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 24(2), 223-243.
Janis, I. L. (1972). Vittime del pensiero di gruppo: Uno studio psicologico delle decisioni e dei fallimenti di politica estera. Houghton Mifflin. Questo lavoro classico esplora come il groupthink possa verificarsi in gruppi coesi e portare a decisioni non ottimali.
Kulik, C. T., Mahler, H. I. M. (2009). Benefici emotivi e sociali dell'esercizio fisico tra gli adulti anziani: Un esame del ruolo della coesione di gruppo. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 17(1), 1-17.
Marentes-Castillo, M., Castillo, I., Tomás, I., & Alvarez, O. (2022). Attività fisica, comportamento salutare e suoi correlati motivazionali: Esplorare l'effetto di ricaduta attraverso le fasi del cambiamento.
International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(10), 6161. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106161
McAuley, E., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., et al. (2003). Autoefficacia nell'esercizio fisico negli anziani: Influenze sociali, affettive e comportamentali. Annali di medicina comportamentale, 25(1), 1-7.
Panitsides, E. Indagine sulle dinamiche di gruppo nell'educazione degli adulti: Uno studio qualitativo. https://www.academia.edu/26629947/Investigating_Group_Dynamics_in_adult_education_A_q ualitative_study
Schmid, A. A., et al. (2016). Migliorare il benessere emotivo attraverso l'attività fisica di gruppo negli anziani: Un focus sull'autoefficacia e sul supporto sociale. Riviste di gerontologia: Series B, 71(1), 65-73.
Sichula, N. K, Chakanika, W.W, Sumbwa, P.I, The adult learning environment (2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335620836_The_adult_learning_environment
Tajfel, H. e Turner, J. C. (1979). Una teoria integrativa del conflitto intergruppi. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (a cura di), The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations. Questo lavoro sulla teoria dell'identità sociale fornisce indicazioni su come l'appartenenza a un gruppo influenzi il concetto di sé e il comportamento. Lo studio di Harvard sullo sviluppo degli adulti, https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Sequenza di sviluppo in piccoli gruppi. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384-399. Questo lavoro fondamentale descrive le fasi di sviluppo del gruppo ed è ampiamente citato negli studi sul comportamento di gruppo.
Uchino, B. N., Cacioppo, J. T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (1996). La relazione tra sostegno sociale e processi fisiologici: Una revisione con enfasi sui meccanismi sottostanti e sulle implicazioni per la salute. Psychological Bulletin, 119(3), 488-531.
Vasanthan, R. Sviluppo della comunicazione verbale attraverso lo sport e l'attività fisica: A Study of Integration of Skills. https://www.academia.edu/12343610/Development_of_Verbal_Communication_Through_Spor ts_and_Physical_Activity_A_Study_on_Integration_of_Skills
Wurtele, S. K., Maruyama, G. e Schindler, P. (2001). Migliorare la riabilitazione fisica attraverso il rinforzo positivo negli anziani: Uno studio controllato randomizzato. Psicologia della riabilitazione, 46(3), 284-295.
Ajani A.O., Physical Activities and Health Needs of Older Adults. https://www.academia.edu/90121625/Recreation_Physical_Activities_and_Health_Needs_of_Older_Adults
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behaviour. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227-268.
ICAA’s Guidelines for effective communication with older adults / International Council on Active Aging. https://www.icaa.cc/business/whitepapers/communicationguidelines.pdf
FITAGE Study Group. (2015). The effects of group-based physical activity on cognitive health and functional outcomes in elderly adults. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 54(2), 162-175.
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group Dynamics (7th ed.). Wadsworth. Forsyth's book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles, theories, and research in the field of group dynamics, including aspects of leadership, communication, and cohesion.
Golden, J., Conroy, R. M., & Lawlor, B. A. (2009). Loneliness, social support, and depressive symptoms in older adults: An exploration of factors involved in the impact of loneliness on depressive symptoms. The Gerontologist, 49(2), 161-168.
Hughes, S. L., et al. (2005). Sustained long-term exercise improves balance and physical health in older adults: Results from a 3-year longitudinal study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 24(2), 223-243.
Janis, I. L. (1972). Victims of Groupthink: A psychological study of foreign-policy decisions and fiascoes. Houghton Mifflin. This classic work explores how groupthink can occur in cohesive groups and lead to suboptimal decisions.
Kulik, C. T., Mahler, H. I. M. (2009). Emotional and social benefits of physical exercise among elderly adults: An examination of the role of group cohesion. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 17(1), 1-17.
Marentes-Castillo, M., Castillo, I., Tomás, I., & Alvarez, O. (2022). Physical Activity, Healthy Behavior and Its Motivational Correlates: Exploring the Spillover Effect through Stages of Change. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(10), 6161. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106161
McAuley, E., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., et al. (2003). Exercise self-efficacy in older adults: Social, affective, and behavioural influences. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25(1), 1-7.
Panitsides, E. Investigating Group Dynamics in adult education: A qualitative study. https://www.academia.edu/26629947/Investigating_Group_Dynamics_in_adult_education_A_qualitative_study
Schmid, A. A., et al. (2016). Enhancing emotional well-being through group-based physical activity in seniors: A focus on self-efficacy and social support. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 71(1), 65-73.
Sichula, N. K, Chakanika, W.W, Sumbwa, P.I, The adult learning environment (2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335620836_The_adult_learning_environment
Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations. This work on Social Identity Theory provides insight into how group membership influences self-concept and behaviour.
The Harvard Study of Adult Development, https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), 384–399. This foundational work describes the stages of group development and is widely cited in studies of group behaviour.
Uchino, B. N., Cacioppo, J. T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (1996). The relationship between social support and physiological processes: A review with emphasis on underlying mechanisms and implications for health. Psychological Bulletin, 119(3), 488-531.
Vasanthan, R. Development of Verbal Communication Through Sports and Physical Activity: A Study of Integration of Skills. https://www.academia.edu/12343610/Development_of_Verbal_Communication_Through_Sports_and_Physical_Activity_A_Study_on_Integration_of_Skills
Wurtele, S. K., Maruyama, G., & Schindler, P. (2001). Enhancing physical rehabilitation through positive reinforcement in older adults: A randomised controlled trial. Rehabilitation Psychology, 46(3), 284-295.
Ajani A.O., Fysieke activiteiten en gezondheidsbehoeften van oudere volwassenen. https://www.academia.edu/90121625/Recreation_Physical_Activities_and_Health_Needs_of_Older_Adults
Deci, E.L., & Ryan, R.M. (2000). Het "wat" en "waarom" van het nastreven van doelen: menselijke behoeften en de zelfbepaling van gedrag. Psychologisch onderzoek, 11(4), 227-268.
ICAA's richtlijnen voor effectieve communicatie met oudere volwassenen / International Council on Active Aging. https://www.icaa.cc/business/whitepapers/communicationguidelines.pdf
FITAGE-studiegroep. (2015). De effecten van groepsgebaseerde fysieke activiteit op cognitieve gezondheid en functionele resultaten bij oudere volwassenen. Tijdschrift voor gerontologie en geriatrie, 54(2), 162-175.
Forsyth, DR (2019). Groepsdynamiek (7e ed.). Wadsworth. Forsyth's boek is een uitgebreide gids voor het begrijpen van de principes, theorieën en onderzoek op het gebied van groepsdynamiek, inclusief aspecten van leiderschap, communicatie en cohesie.
Golden, J., Conroy, R.M., & Lawlor, B.A. (2009). Eenzaamheid, sociale steun en depressieve symptomen bij oudere volwassenen: een verkenning van factoren die betrokken zijn bij de impact van eenzaamheid op depressieve symptomen. De gerontoloog, 49(2), 161-168.
Hughes, SL, et al. (2005). Langdurige lichaamsbeweging verbetert het evenwicht en de lichamelijke gezondheid bij oudere volwassenen: resultaten van een 3-jarige longitudinale studie. Tijdschrift voor toegepaste gerontologie, 24(2), 223-243.
Janis, I. L. (1972). Slachtoffers van groepsdenken: een psychologische studie van beslissingen en fiasco's op het gebied van buitenlands beleid. Houghton Mifflin. Dit klassieke werk onderzoekt hoe groepsdenken kan optreden in samenhangende groepen en kan leiden tot suboptimale beslissingen.
Kulik, C. T., Mahler, H. I. M. (2009). Emotionele en sociale voordelen van lichaamsbeweging bij oudere volwassenen: een onderzoek naar de rol van groepscohesie. Tijdschrift voor veroudering en fysieke activiteit, 17(1), 1-17.
Marentes-Castillo, M., Castillo, I., Tomás, I., & Alvarez, O. (2022). Fysieke activiteit, gezond gedrag en de motiverende correlaten ervan: onderzoek naar het overloopeffect door stadia van verandering. Internationaal tijdschrift voor milieuonderzoek en volksgezondheid, 19(10), 6161. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106161
McAuley, E., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., et al. (2003). Oefen self-efficacy bij oudere volwassenen: sociale, affectieve en gedragsinvloeden. Annalen van gedragsgeneeskunde, 25(1), 1-7.
Panitsides, E. Onderzoek naar groepsdynamiek in het volwassenenonderwijs: een kwalitatief onderzoek. https://www.academia.edu/26629947/Investigating_Group_Dynamics_in_adult_education_A_qualitative_study
Schmid, A. A., et al. (2016). Verbetering van het emotionele welzijn door middel van groepsgebaseerde fysieke activiteit bij senioren: een focus op zelfeffectiviteit en sociale steun. De tijdschriften van de gerontologie: serie B, 71(1), 65-73.
Sichula, N. K, Chakanika, W.W, Sumbwa, P.I, De leeromgeving voor volwassenen (2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335620836_The_adult_learning_environment
Tajfel, H., & Turner, J.C. (1979). Een integratieve theorie van conflicten tussen groepen. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), De sociale psychologie van relaties tussen groepen. Dit werk over de sociale identiteitstheorie geeft inzicht in hoe groepslidmaatschap het zelfbeeld en gedrag beïnvloedt.
De Harvard-studie van de ontwikkeling van volwassenen, https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Ontwikkelingssequentie in kleine groepen. Psychologisch bulletin, 63(6), 384-399. Dit fundamentele werk beschrijft de stadia van groepsontwikkeling en wordt veel geciteerd in studies naar groepsgedrag.
Uchino, B.N., Cacioppo, J.T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J.K. (1996). De relatie tussen sociale steun en fysiologische processen: een overzicht met de nadruk op onderliggende mechanismen en implicaties voor de gezondheid. Psychologisch bulletin, 119(3), 488-531.
Vasanthan, R. Ontwikkeling van verbale communicatie door middel van sport en fysieke activiteit: een onderzoek naar de integratie van vaardigheden. https://www.academia.edu/12343610/Development_of_Verbal_Communication_Through_Sports_and_Physical_Activity_A_Study_on_Integration_of_Skills
Wurtele, S. K., Maruyama, G., & Schindler, P. (2001). Verbetering van fysieke revalidatie door positieve bekrachtiging bij oudere volwassenen: een gerandomiseerde gecontroleerde studie. Revalidatie psychologie, 46(3), 284-295.
Ajani A.O., Physical Activities and Health Needs of Older Adults. https://www.academia.edu/90121625/Recreation_Physical_Activities_and_Health_Needs_of_Older_Adults
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behaviour. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), pp 227-268.
ICAA’s Guidelines for effective communication with older adults / International Council on Active Aging. https://www.icaa.cc/business/whitepapers/communicationguidelines.pdf
FITAGE Study Group. (2015). The effects of group-based physical activity on cognitive health and functional outcomes in elderly adults. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 54(2), pp 162-175.
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group Dynamics (7th ed.). Wadsworth. Forsyth's book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles, theories, and research in the field of group dynamics, including aspects of leadership, communication, and cohesion.
Golden, J., Conroy, R. M., & Lawlor, B. A. (2009). Loneliness, social support, and depressive symptoms in older adults: An exploration of factors involved in the impact of loneliness on depressive symptoms. The Gerontologist, 49(2), pp 161-168.
Hughes, S. L., et al. (2005). Sustained long-term exercise improves balance and physical health in older adults: Results from a 3-year longitudinal study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 24(2), pp 223-243.
Janis, I. L. (1972). Victims of Groupthink: A psychological study of foreign-policy decisions and fiascoes. Houghton Mifflin. This classic work explores how groupthink can occur in cohesive groups and lead to suboptimal decisions.
Kulik, C. T., Mahler, H. I. M. (2009). Emotional and social benefits of physical exercise among elderly adults: An examination of the role of group cohesion. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 17(1), pp 1-17.
Marentes-Castillo, M., Castillo, I., Tomás, I., & Alvarez, O. (2022). Physical Activity, Healthy Behavior and Its Motivational Correlates: Exploring the Spillover Effect through Stages of Change. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(10), 6161. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19106161
McAuley, E., Jerome, G. J., Marquez, D. X., et al. (2003). Exercise self-efficacy in older adults: Social, affective, and behavioural influences. Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 25(1), pp 1-7.
Panitsides, E. Investigating Group Dynamics in adult education: A qualitative study. https://www.academia.edu/26629947/Investigating_Group_Dynamics_in_adult_education_A_qualitative_study
Schmid, A. A., et al. (2016). Enhancing emotional well-being through group-based physical activity in seniors: A focus on self-efficacy and social support. The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, 71(1), pp 65-73.
Sichula, N. K, Chakanika, W.W, Sumbwa, P.I, The adult learning environment (2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335620836_The_adult_learning_environment
Tajfel, H., & Turner, J. C. (1979). An integrative theory of intergroup conflict. In W. G. Austin & S. Worchel (Eds.), The Social Psychology of Intergroup Relations. This work on Social Identity Theory provides insight into how group membership influences self-concept and behaviour.
The Harvard Study of Adult Development, https://www.adultdevelopmentstudy.org/
Tuckman, B. W. (1965). Developmental sequence in small groups. Psychological Bulletin, 63(6), pp 384–399. This foundational work describes the stages of group development and is widely cited in studies of group behaviour.
Uchino, B. N., Cacioppo, J. T., & Kiecolt-Glaser, J. K. (1996). The relationship between social support and physiological processes: A review with emphasis on underlying mechanisms and implications for health. Psychological Bulletin, 119(3), pp 488-531.
Vasanthan, R. Development of Verbal Communication Through Sports and Physical Activity: A Study of Integration of Skills. https://www.academia.edu/12343610/Development_of_Verbal_Communication_Through_Sports_and_Physical_Activity_A_Study_on_Integration_of_Skills
Wurtele, S. K., Maruyama, G., & Schindler, P. (2001). Enhancing physical rehabilitation through positive reinforcement in older adults: A randomised controlled trial. Rehabilitation Psychology, 46(3), pp 284-295.
Ajani A.O., Physical Activities and Health Needs of Older Adults. https://www.academia.edu/90121625/Recreation_Physical_Activities_and_Health_Needs_of_Older_Adults
Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (2000). The "what" and "why" of goal pursuits: Human needs and the self-determination of behaviour. Psychological Inquiry, 11(4), 227-268.
ICAA's Guidelines for effective communication with older adults / International Council on Active Aging. https://www.icaa.cc/business/whitepapers/communicationguidelines.pdf
FITAGE Study Group. (2015). The effects of group-based physical activity on cognitive health and functional outcomes in elderly adults. Journal of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 54(2), 162-175.
Forsyth, D. R. (2019). Group Dynamics (7th ed.). Wadsworth. Forsyth's book is a comprehensive guide to understanding the principles, theories, and research in the field of group dynamics, including aspects of leadership, communication, and cohesion.
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Hughes, S. L., et al. (2005). Sustained long-term exercise improves balance and physical health in older adults: Results from a 3-year longitudinal study. Journal of Applied Gerontology, 24(2), 223-243.
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