Nichola Kentzer
Biographic Data
| ID | 89492 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nichola Kentzer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nichola |
| FAMILY NAME | Kentzer |
| SIGNATURE | KENTZER N |
| AFFILIATIONS | The Open University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4646-5252 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
A systematic review of international literature on the gender of unpaid carers attending group-based physical activity with people with dementia
Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, with much support provided by unpaid carers, who struggle to access leisure-time physical activities. This review investigates gender differences in engagement in group-based physical activity for people with dementia and their unpaid carers. A systematic review from inception until 1 August 2024 resulted in the inclusion of 15 studies. The review found that slightly more males than females with …
Supporting adult unpaid carers via an online dancing intervention
Unpaid carers often experience poor mental and physical health linked to their caring role. Engagement in physical activity has been shown to alleviate these negative health outcomes, but it is harder for carers to find the time, energy and space to exercise. This qualitative study, based in the UK, explored the feasibility of an online, dance-based physical activity intervention with six female unpaid carers. Five themes resulted from the themat…
The Influence of Gender Dynamics on Women’s Experiences in Martial Arts
Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among informal carers
Physical activity is beneficial for overall health; however, informal carers may have lower levels of physical activity than non-carers. The primary aim of this systematic review was to identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity from the perspective of carers internationally, excluding the UK. The study found that barriers to physical activity include lack of time, fatigue, lack of motivation and lack of support. Facilitators of phys…
The Human-Horse Relationship
Expanding upon prior qualitative rider–horse relationship research, this quantitative study explored participants' direct and meta perceptions of the importance of a quality relationship between human and horse for performance and welfare in equestrian sport. A purposeful sample of 204 participants (female = 199, male = 4, undisclosed = 1), recruited via social media interest groups and equestrian organizations, took part in this study, with an a…
The Human-Horse Relationship
Expanding upon prior qualitative rider–horse relationship research, this quantitative study explored participants' direct and meta perceptions of the importance of a quality relationship between human and horse for performance and welfare in equestrian sport. A purposeful sample of 204 participants (female = 199, male = 4, undisclosed = 1), recruited via social media interest groups and equestrian organizations, took part in this study, with an a…
The Influence of Gender Dynamics on Women’s Experiences in Martial Arts
Barriers and facilitators to physical activity among informal carers
Physical activity is beneficial for overall health; however, informal carers may have lower levels of physical activity than non-carers. The primary aim of this systematic review was to identify barriers and facilitators to physical activity from the perspective of carers internationally, excluding the UK. The study found that barriers to physical activity include lack of time, fatigue, lack of motivation and lack of support. Facilitators of phys…
The Human-Horse Relationship
Expanding upon prior qualitative rider–horse relationship research, this quantitative study explored participants' direct and meta perceptions of the importance of a quality relationship between human and horse for performance and welfare in equestrian sport. A purposeful sample of 204 participants (female = 199, male = 4, undisclosed = 1), recruited via social media interest groups and equestrian organizations, took part in this study, with an a…
Supporting adult unpaid carers via an online dancing intervention
Unpaid carers often experience poor mental and physical health linked to their caring role. Engagement in physical activity has been shown to alleviate these negative health outcomes, but it is harder for carers to find the time, energy and space to exercise. This qualitative study, based in the UK, explored the feasibility of an online, dance-based physical activity intervention with six female unpaid carers. Five themes resulted from the themat…
A systematic review of international literature on the gender of unpaid carers attending group-based physical activity with people with dementia
Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide, with much support provided by unpaid carers, who struggle to access leisure-time physical activities. This review investigates gender differences in engagement in group-based physical activity for people with dementia and their unpaid carers. A systematic review from inception until 1 August 2024 resulted in the inclusion of 15 studies. The review found that slightly more males than females with …
Psychology (3 works) · Qualitative research (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Thematic analysis (2 works) · Applied Psychology (1 work) · Art (1 work) · Chronic Disease Management Strategies (1 work) · Closeness (1 work) · Dance (1 work) · Developmental psychology (1 work)