Paula M Van Wyk
Biographic Data
| ID | 1906776 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Paula M Van Wyk |
| GIVEN NAMES | Paula M |
| FAMILY NAME | Van Wyk |
| SIGNATURE | VAN WYK P M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Windsor |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8452-5303 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
“ We just want to get fit too ”: Belonging and inclusion in the gym
Psycho-emotional disablism refers to the negative effects on the psychological well-being of people with a disability that arise from inaccessible physical environments and stigmatising interactions. In gyms, psycho-emotional disablism poses a major barrier to social inclusion. To foster inclusive gym environments, wherein people of all abilities can feel welcome, it is critical to understand the experiences of people with and without a disabilit…
Women participating in sport: Tensions rising from negotiations of aging, gender norms, and personal responsibility for health in later life
These findings challenge responsibility-centred narratives and call for inclusive sport policies that account for the socio-cultural and institutional barriers shaping older women's experiences in sport and exercise contexts
Barrier Normalization Among Older Adults’ Perceptions of Senior Centre Accessibility
Accessibility, usability and universal design across fitness and recreational facilities: A rapid review
Physical activity domains present numerous barriers that restrict diverse people from engaging in active lifestyles. Accessibility, usability and universal design (UD) are concepts that may be leveraged to create environments that enable all users to participate in physical activity. However, a paucity of research has examined these concepts in fitness and recreational facilities. A rapid review was conducted to contextualize research exploring a…
Capitalizing on a “Huge Resource”: Successful Aging and Physically Active Leisure Perspectives from Older Males
A major concern in the context of aging populations is improving patterns of active leisure involvement. However, there is insufficient knowledge pertaining to the relationship between successful aging and active leisure. Preliminary evidence indicates older Canadian women have varying beliefs about the ways they can age successfully and the role physical activity may have in this process. To more fully inform health promotion initiatives, the cu…
Curating a Culture: The Portrayal of Disability Stereotypes by Paralympians on Instagram
Through user-generated posts on Instagram, Paralympians’ self-presentation may mitigate stereotypes associated with disability, counteracting negative assumptions. Using content analyses and paired t tests, visual content posted by Paralympians was examined for the portrayal of disability stereotypes. Compared with the social media content of able-bodied athletes, which typically focus on personal and lifestyle aspects, the majority of the Paraly…
Capitalizing on a “Huge Resource”: Successful Aging and Physically Active Leisure Perspectives from Older Males
A major concern in the context of aging populations is improving patterns of active leisure involvement. However, there is insufficient knowledge pertaining to the relationship between successful aging and active leisure. Preliminary evidence indicates older Canadian women have varying beliefs about the ways they can age successfully and the role physical activity may have in this process. To more fully inform health promotion initiatives, the cu…
Curating a Culture: The Portrayal of Disability Stereotypes by Paralympians on Instagram
Through user-generated posts on Instagram, Paralympians’ self-presentation may mitigate stereotypes associated with disability, counteracting negative assumptions. Using content analyses and paired t tests, visual content posted by Paralympians was examined for the portrayal of disability stereotypes. Compared with the social media content of able-bodied athletes, which typically focus on personal and lifestyle aspects, the majority of the Paraly…
Capitalizing on a “Huge Resource”: Successful Aging and Physically Active Leisure Perspectives from Older Males
A major concern in the context of aging populations is improving patterns of active leisure involvement. However, there is insufficient knowledge pertaining to the relationship between successful aging and active leisure. Preliminary evidence indicates older Canadian women have varying beliefs about the ways they can age successfully and the role physical activity may have in this process. To more fully inform health promotion initiatives, the cu…
Accessibility, usability and universal design across fitness and recreational facilities: A rapid review
Physical activity domains present numerous barriers that restrict diverse people from engaging in active lifestyles. Accessibility, usability and universal design (UD) are concepts that may be leveraged to create environments that enable all users to participate in physical activity. However, a paucity of research has examined these concepts in fitness and recreational facilities. A rapid review was conducted to contextualize research exploring a…
Women participating in sport: Tensions rising from negotiations of aging, gender norms, and personal responsibility for health in later life
These findings challenge responsibility-centred narratives and call for inclusive sport policies that account for the socio-cultural and institutional barriers shaping older women's experiences in sport and exercise contexts
Barrier Normalization Among Older Adults’ Perceptions of Senior Centre Accessibility
“ We just want to get fit too ”: Belonging and inclusion in the gym
Psycho-emotional disablism refers to the negative effects on the psychological well-being of people with a disability that arise from inaccessible physical environments and stigmatising interactions. In gyms, psycho-emotional disablism poses a major barrier to social inclusion. To foster inclusive gym environments, wherein people of all abilities can feel welcome, it is critical to understand the experiences of people with and without a disabilit…
Psychology (4 works) · Health disparities and outcomes (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Computer Science (2 works) · Gerontology (2 works) · Narrative (2 works) · Physical activity (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Sports, Gender, and Society (2 works)