Assessing the Impact of the National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age 50 and Older
Park, Chae-Hee
This item is only available for download by members of the University of Illinois community. Students, faculty, and staff at the U of I may log in with your NetID and password to view the item. If you are trying to access an Illinois-restricted dissertation or thesis, you can request a copy through your library's Inter-Library Loan office or purchase a copy directly from ProQuest.
Permalink
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/86386
Description
Title
Assessing the Impact of the National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age 50 and Older
Author(s)
Park, Chae-Hee
Issue Date
2007
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Chodzko-Zajko, Wojtek
Department of Study
Kinesiology and Community Health
Discipline
Kinesiology and Community Health
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Gerontology
Language
eng
Abstract
The National Blueprint: Increasing Physical Activity Among Adults Age 50 and Older was developed by more than 50 national organizations to promote physical activity among older adults. To date, no researchers have systematically evaluated the impact of the National Blueprint on the physical-activity-related policies and programs of the 50 participating organizations. Thus, the purpose of the present study was to evaluate the impact of the National Blueprint on the policies, programs, and organizational culture of selected national organizations. The theoretical model selected to assess the impact of the National Blueprint on organizational behavior was Burke's System Theory of Organizational Change. Three organizations, AARP, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), and Administration on Aging (AoA), had been selected for study. Two individuals, one holding a senior level and one a junior level position, in each of the above organizations were selected for the interview. Two techniques, semi-structured and open-ended interview and document review, were used in the data collection process. Findings showed the publication/establishment of the National Blueprint resulted in significant changes to the operating procedures of AARP, ACSM, and AoA. The results were broadly consistent with Burke's system theory of organizational change. This was reflected in the behavior of leaders, organization culture, policies, programs, and individual/organizational performance. The new information generated has increased our understanding of the impact of health campaigns on organizational change.
Use this login method if you
don't
have an
@illinois.edu
email address.
(Oops, I do have one)
IDEALS migrated to a new platform on June 23, 2022. If you created
your account prior to this date, you will have to reset your password
using the forgot-password link below.
