臺灣已成為高齡社會，將於2026年邁入超高齡社會，許多研究顯示老化不僅使身體機能退化、罹患慢性疾病、影響心理情緒、認知功能退化、增加醫療支出等，本研究依據研究主題探討推廣者與參與者不同感受與看法，針對4位有參與推廣匹克球運動之人員與6位參與匹克球運動之銀髮族為主要研究對象進行實地觀察、半結構式訪談及焦點團體訪談等，經資料彙整分析後本研究發現推廣者目前以社區為主由於社區無完善場地、資訊不夠普及，未來會從大專院校進行推廣。
匹克球運動容易入門屬於緩和的球類運動，可延長銀髮族運動壽命，有益身心靈健康促使親子間關係融洽，減輕政府、家庭負擔，花費比其他球類運動少，因趣味性高增進社交能力。而目前已打過一段時間的銀髮族參加分級賽事以2級賽3級賽為居多，期許匹克球運動未來能成為全民運動。
This study provided a technical report that tackled the problem of Taiwan becoming an aging society. A literature review revealed that in 2026, Taiwan will become a hyper-aged society. Numerous studies have stated that aging causes the deterioration of physiological function, development of chronic diseases and psychological and emotional disturbances, deterioration of cognitive function, and increase in medical expenditure. This study investigated the different perceptions of promoters and participants of pickleball. The research participants were four pickleball promotors and six older-adult pickleball players. Using on-site observations, semistructured interviews, and focus group interviews, this study organized and analyzed the collected data and discovered that currently, promoters mainly promote this sport in communities. However, because of the lack of suitable sites in communities for playing pickleball and information about the sport, promoters should promote this activity in colleges and universities.
Pickleball is a ball game that is beginner-friendly and of low intensity. Older adults can still play it when they are no longer physically able to play other sports. It is also beneficial to physical and psychological health. Therefore, playing pickleball enhances parent–child relationships and reduces the care burden of the government and the family. In addition, sports equipment for pickleball costs less than that for other ball games. Pickleball is highly entertaining and increases players’ social skills. To date, older adult players mostly participate in the 2.0 or 3.0 rating groups in tournaments. We hope that pickleball will become a game for all age groups in the future.
