BMC Public Health
The interplay of influencing factors in physical activity promotion for older men: insights through the capability approach
Abstract Background The capability approach has gained increasing attention in the context of health and physical activity promotion due to its focus on individuals’ freedoms to achieve desired outcomes. Its empirical application remains limited, particularly among older men, a group often underrepresented in physical activity promotion. This study applies the capability approach as a theoretical framework to investigate the relationship between individual and socio-structural conversion factors, perceived capabili …