Mental movements
How long‐distance walking influences reflection processes among middle‐age and older adults
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21391793 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Martin Mau (0000-0002-7970-8874, Department of Psychology University of Southern Denmark Odense Denmark, corresponding author), Dorthe Susanne Nielsen (0000-0002-3954-7551, Migrant Health Clinic Odense University Hospital Odense Denmark), Ida Skytte Jakobsen (0000-0002-7282-6616, Health Social Work and Welfare Research UCL University College Odense Denmark), Søren Harnow Klausen (0000-0002-2650-1861, Department for the Study of Culture University of Southern Odense Denmark), Kirsten Kaya Roessler (0000-0001-6605-7999, Department of Psychology University of Southern Denmark Odense Denmark) |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 365-373 |
| Publication date | 2021-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Scandinavian Journal of Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0036-5564 • E-ISSN: 1467-9450 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1111/sjop.12721 |
| PMID | 33719040 |
| OpenAlex | W3137126844 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 48 |
By providing a distinctive room for reflection, long‐distance walks can help people similar to professional counselling. To understand reflection processes’ influence on mental health, a framework focusing on personal transformations, specifically through the concept of liminality, can be used. Through nine semi‐structured interviews with middle‐aged and older long‐distance walkers, this study answers the following question: How do middle‐aged and older adults experience long‐distance walking, and how do their experiences influence their reflective process? Four themes emerged during the analysis: (1) overcoming strain and achieving a sense of capability; (2) simplicity in obligations and having the time to pursue emotionally difficult experiences; (3) solitariness and reflection on oneself; and (4) calmness and embracing thoughts. These findings illustrate how going on long‐distance walks may be similar to entering a liminal, or transformational, space. The findings show how long‐distance walks can be helpful, or perhaps even therapeutic, in situations where personal transformation is required
Cognitive psychology · Developmental psychology · Middle age · Reflection (computer programming) · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Spatial Cognition and Navigation · Urban Green Space and Health
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,4 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2022 (2) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |