The biopsychosocial effects of Walking Football in Wales
A cross-sectional survey
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19224535 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Egan Goodison (Manchester Metropolitan University, corresponding author), Lyn Jehu (University of South Wales), Ryan Jones (0000-0003-4784-8706, Gansu Coalfield Geology Bureau), Deborah Lancastle (0000-0002-3628-1276, University of South Wales), Philip Tyson (University of South Wales) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 1-25 |
| Publication date | 2026-05-11 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Soccer and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1466-0970 • E-ISSN: 1743-9590 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/14660970.2026.2670330 |
| OpenAlex | W7160951391 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 52 |
Walking Football is a modified sport designed to be more inclusive and is rapidly gaining popularity. Walking Football has demonstrated potential health benefits in physical, psychological, and social aspects. Despite its popularity, research into this adapted sport is still in its infancy. This study aimed to understand the perspectives of Walking Football throughout Wales using a cross-sectional survey approach developed using the biopsychosocial model of health and previous research. The survey incorporated various scales, such as the Warwick Edinburgh Mental Wellbeing Scales, the Social Provision Scale, and a selection from a self-assessment tool to evaluate older adults’ perceptions of physical fitness and exercise activity. These scales, in conjunction with specific questions adapted from previous research, provided valuable insights. The findings revealed that Walking Football participants held positive views regarding the sport’s impact on their physical, psychological, and social health while also offering recommendations for its further growth and development
Affect (linguistics) · Athletes · Biopsychosocial model · Football · Football players · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Physical Activity and Health · Sport Psychology and Performance
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |