Social Participation for Pakistani Older Adults

These studies examined the lived experiences of Pakistani Older adults in participating in physical activity with others, and the role that culture, language, religion, and gender had in their experiences. We also examined the availability of physical activity programs offered for this population in the Calgary area, and experiences of recreation providers in serving this population.

Thank you to the the Genesis centre and City of Calgary Recreation for their support in recruitment for this work. 

Two people jogging outside

More information about this project

Tanweer, M., & McDonough, M. H. (2025). Intersecting identities of age, gender, religion, and culture in group physical activity: experiences of Pakistani Muslim older adults in Canada. Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health, 17(6), 540–555. https://doi.org/10.1080/2159676X.2025.2559357