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Data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Participation varied across activity types and residents\u2019 fluctuating comfort, stamina, and readiness. For many residents, participation was not simply an individual decision but was scaffolded through staff invitation, accessible information, relational familiarity, and individualized encouragement. It also depended on logistical and organizational conditions, including preparation, transportation, staffing coordination, and role boundaries. 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