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Changes in physical activity during the retirement transition: a series of novel n-of-1 natural experiments.

Suzanne McDonaldRute VieiraAlan GodfreyNicola O'BrienMartin WhiteFalko F Sniehotta
Published in: The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity (2017)
The findings from this study demonstrate the impact of retirement on individual PA trajectories. Using n-of-1 methods can provide information about unique patterns and determinants of individual behaviour over time, which has been obscured in previous research. N-of-1 methods can be used as a tool to inform personalised PA interventions for individuals within the retirement transition.
Keyphrases
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • body mass index