O consumo de conteúdo sobre exercícios físicos nas redes sociais por idosos fisicamente ativos do grupo de trabalho social com idosos (TSI) do SESC Fortaleza

Abstract

This study focuses on the consumption of content about physical exercises on the internet by physically active elderly people. It aims to detect the presence of elderly people on the internet and social networks and the types of content they consume; understand the types and reasons why elderly people consume content about physical exercises on the internet. The methodology is based on the analysis of questionnaires that addressed questions related to the general characteristics of the participants (gender, age group, income, daily time spent surfing the internet, whether or not to exercise) and open questions about the importance of the internet in helping practice of physical exercises or how the internet helped to improve the quality of life through the consumption of these contents. It was found, in the opinion of the interviewees, that the internet and social networks are seen as tools for socializing and supporting the practice of exercises in view of the need to remain isolated in the face of the pandemic, improving physical and mental health. It brought physical, emotional and social benefits; using the internet and social networks as a means of entertainment and health, remaining in the practice of exercises due to physical and psychological factors.