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Sodums DJ, Kim S, Gallucci CE, Natadiria M, Bar R, Gardner S, Tafler M. Impact of Sharing Dance Older Adults on Physical and Psychosocial Outcomes. Can J Aging 2024; 43:297-310. [PMID: 37795604 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980823000570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023] Open
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Dance for older adults is increasingly being used to support health and well-being. While dance may be enjoyable for many, understanding its benefits for those with limited physical and cognitive abilities may provide further support for how dance may be used in these contexts. This was a study of Sharing Dance Older Adults, a dance program with remotely streamed sessions. Data were collected from 48 older adults who took part in the On Your Feet version of the program, and from 38 who took part in the In Your Seat version. Measures included interviews, physical fitness tests and surveys on mood, quality of life, and program satisfaction. Physical fitness significantly improved for both groups, unlike for mood, social well-being, or quality of life. This contrasts with qualitative findings, with participants reporting how the program enhanced their mood, social interactions, and quality of life.
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- Devin J Sodums
- Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Canada's National Ballet School, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Canada's National Ballet School, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Kunin-Lunenfeld Centre for Applied Research and Evaluation, Rotman Research Institute, Baycrest Academy for Research and Education at Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Baycrest@Home, Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Steinhoff P, Reiner A. Physical activity and functional social support in community-dwelling older adults: a scoping review. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:1355. [PMID: 38769563 PMCID: PMC11103817 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18863-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Globally, the population of older people is increasing and is estimated to reach nearly 2.1 billion by 2050. Physical activity (PA) is one of the key components for successful ageing. However, PA decreases with age and many older adults do not meet PA guidelines. Previous research has shown that social support (SOSU) is related to PA in older people. The aim of this scoping review is to identify and map all of the available evidence and to explore the association between functional SOSU and PA in older adults. Functional SOSU consists of emotional, informational, instrumental and companionship SOSU and social comparison. METHODS A scoping review was conducted using the Joanna-Briggs manual. Quantitative and qualitative studies investigating associations between functional SOSU and PA levels in older adults (mean age ≥ 60 years) were identified through a systematic search in seven electronic databases up to August 2023. After removing duplicates, 20,907 articles were screened for titles and abstracts. The results were analysed separately for different types of SOSU. RESULTS 116 articles met the inclusion criteria; 72% were quantitative studies and 28% were qualitative studies. Most studies used self-reported PA measures, only 23% of the studies used objective-reported PA measures. Most studies of SOSU for PA reported positive associations but the evidence is inconclusive when the source of support is considered. PA is positively associated with general, emotional, informational, and companionship SOSU, while instrumental support may occasionally be negatively associated. Companionship support is particularly influential on PA, especially in group settings, as it promotes social connectedness. Qualitative studies show that social comparison also supports PA. Different forms of SOSU generally show positive associations with PA. CONCLUSIONS While the evidence on the association between functional SOSU and PA is mixed, most studies show that there is a positive association. PA may also be a strategy for improving social contact and social integration. This study offers a comprehensive overview of measures for SOSU and PA and thereby informs future research and policy-making.
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- Paula Steinhoff
- Institute of Sociology and Social Psychology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.
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- Institute of Sociology and Social Psychology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Wang J. The longitudinal relationship between leisure activities and depressive symptoms among older Chinese adults: an autoregressive cross-lagged analysis approach. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:763. [PMID: 38475770 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-18293-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Existing studies have shown a correlation between leisure activities and depressive symptoms in older adults, but the direction of the longitudinal relationship is inconsistent. This study used an autoregressive cross-lagged model to examine the longitudinal relationship between leisure activity participation and geriatric depression. METHODS A total of 7,138 participants aged 60 years or older from the 2nd to the 4th wave of the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS) were analysed. RESULTS First, present depressive symptoms were significantly associated with future depressive symptoms (β2013-2015 = .893, p < .001; β2015-2018 = .946, p < .001), and the same rule applied to leisure activities (β2013-2015 = .402, p < .001; β2015-2018 = .404, p < .001). Second, current depressive symptoms negatively predicted future leisure activities (β2013-2015 = -.071, p < .001; β2015-2018 = -.085, p < .001), but the inverse relationship was not statistically significant (β2013-2015 = -.003, p > .05; β2015-2018 = -.003, p > .05). CONCLUSION These findings underscore the importance of interventions targeting depressive symptoms to potentially enhance engagement in leisure activities among older adults. The results contribute to the understanding of the complex dynamics between mental health and lifestyle choices in older populations, highlighting the potential of proactive mental health interventions to improve overall well-being.
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- Juanjuan Wang
- Department of Sociology, College of Political Science and Law, Hubei University of Arts and Science, Xiangyang, China.
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Zhou YL, Chen CL, Chang SJ, Wu BS. Home-Based Intelligent Exercise System for Seniors' Healthcare: The Example of Golf Croquet. Sports (Basel) 2023; 11:207. [PMID: 37999424 PMCID: PMC10674598 DOI: 10.3390/sports11110207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023] Open
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In 2020, the world experienced the threat of the COVID-19 epidemic, and seniors and chronic disease patients generally reduced their exercise and social activities to avoid increasing the risk of infection, which could lead to increased loneliness and even many diseases. Combining golf croquet games with a mobile application (App) and AIoT companion robots, this research constructs a home-based intelligent exercise system, uses the technology acceptance model (TAM), deduces users' intention to use this system based on perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use, and adds the needs of love and belonging, esteem, cognitive, aesthetic, and self-actualization in Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory (HNT) to conduct an analysis of system needs. This study collected empirical data, totaling 320 participants including seniors and their caregivers, from elderly care centers in northern Taiwan using a cross-sectional survey and purposive sampling. Based on regression and variance analysis, the results show that participants have a high level of acceptance of this system, believing that it is easy to learn and operate and can increase interaction with others, improve self-confirmation, satisfy the thirst for knowledge, increase the feeling of happiness, and fulfill self-actualization needs. In the future, by collecting and recording the process of seniors using the App, so as to find out their health problems as soon as possible, expand their daily life through this exercise, and achieve the goal of happy living and better healthcare.
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- Yu-Li Zhou
- Taiwan Economy and Industry Association, Taipei 100008, Taiwan;
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- Department of Information Management, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333326, Taiwan; (C.-L.C.); (B.-S.W.)
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- Center for Professional Competency Certification, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333326, Taiwan
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- Department of Information Management, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan 333326, Taiwan; (C.-L.C.); (B.-S.W.)
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Gonnord T, Clarys D, Boucard G, Esnard C. Positive impact of social relationships fostered by physical and/or cognitive group activity on older people's quality of life: PRISMA systematic review. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1166072. [PMID: 37767210 PMCID: PMC10520714 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1166072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Introduction This review identified and examined the research literature on the effect of participating in physical and/or cognitive activities on older people's quality of life, to establish whether the social relationships fostered by these activities can be a vector of better physical, mental and social quality of life. Method A systematic review of the literature was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We searched four databases (MEDLINE, APA PsycArticles/PsycInfo, PubMed, and Web of Science) for articles published between 1975 and 2022 using search terms related to psychosocial, population, and intervention topics. Studies were eligible if they involved older adults, participation in at least one activity (physical or cognitive), and at least one quality of life related outcome measure. Results We selected 20 articles published between 1990 and 2021, the majority concerning studies conducted in English-speaking countries. Ten studies were interventional (introduction of program of activities), and 10 studies were observational (60% quantitative, 40% qualitative). Overall, results revealed a positive impact of the activities on every aspect of quality of life (i.e., cognitive, physical, social, psychological, and quality of life in general). Conclusion The present review confirmed the beneficial impact of practicing physical and/or cognitive group activities on older people's quality of life, but the contribution of social factors and social relationships remains underestimated and not well defined in researches.
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- Tiphanie Gonnord
- Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition et l’Apprentissage, Département de Psychologie, Université de Poitiers, Université François Rabelais de Tours, CNRS, Poitiers, France
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- Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition et l’Apprentissage, Département de Psychologie, Université de Poitiers, Université François Rabelais de Tours, CNRS, Poitiers, France
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- Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition et l’Apprentissage, Département de Psychologie, Université de Poitiers, Université François Rabelais de Tours, CNRS, Poitiers, France
- Laboratoire Mobilité Vieillissement Exercice (EA6314), Faculté des Sciences du Sport, Université de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Centre de Recherches sur la Cognition et l’Apprentissage, Département de Psychologie, Université de Poitiers, Université François Rabelais de Tours, CNRS, Poitiers, France
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Wu Z, Pandigama DH, Wrigglesworth J, Owen A, Woods RL, Chong TTJ, Orchard SG, Shah RC, Sheets KM, McNeil JJ, Murray AM, Ryan J. Lifestyle Enrichment in Later Life and Its Association With Dementia Risk. JAMA Netw Open 2023; 6:e2323690. [PMID: 37450299 PMCID: PMC10349343 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.23690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Importance Lifestyles enriched with socially and mentally stimulating activities in older age may help build cognitive reserve and reduce dementia risk. Objective To investigate the association of leisure activities and social networks with dementia risk among older individuals. Design, Setting, and Participants This longitudinal prospective cohort study used population-based data from the ASPREE Longitudinal Study of Older Persons (ALSOP) for March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2020. Community-dwelling individuals in Australia aged 70 years or older who were generally healthy and without major cognitive impairment at enrollment were recruited to the ALSOP study between March 1, 2010, and December 31, 2014. Data were analyzed from December 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. Exposures A total of 19 measures of leisure activities and social networks assessed at baseline were classified using exploratory factor analysis. Main Outcomes and Measures Dementia was adjudicated by an international expert panel according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Fourth Edition) criteria. Cox proportional hazards regression examined dementia risk over 10 years, adjusting for education, socioeconomic status, and a range of health-related factors. Results This study included 10 318 participants. Their median age was 73.8 (IQR, 71.6-77.2) years at baseline, more than half (52.6%) were women, and most self-identified as White (98.0%). In adusted analyses, more frequent engagement in adult literacy activities (eg, writing letters or journaling, using a computer, and taking education classes) and in active mental activities (eg, playing games, cards, or chess and doing crosswords or puzzles) was associated with an 11.0% (adjusted hazard ratio [AHR], 0.89 [95% CI, 0.85-0.93]) and a 9.0% (AHR, 0.91 [95% CI, 0.87-0.95]) lower risk of dementia, respectively. To a lesser extent, engagement in creative artistic activities (craftwork, woodwork, or metalwork and painting or drawing) (AHR, 0.93 [95% CI, 0.88-0.99]) and in passive mental activities (reading books, newspapers, or magazines; watching television; and listening to music or the radio) (AHR, 0.93 [95% CI, 0.86-0.99]) was also associated with reduced dementia risk. In contrast, interpersonal networks, social activities, and external outings were not associated with dementia risk in this sample. Conclusions and Relevance These results suggest that engagement in adult literacy, creative art, and active and passive mental activities may help reduce dementia risk in late life. In addition, these findings may guide policies for geriatric care and interventions targeting dementia prevention for older adults.
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- Zimu Wu
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Monash School of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Berman Center for Outcomes and Clinical Research, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Chang H, Ruan W, Chen Y, Cai L, Liu X. Gender differences in the relationship between loneliness and health-related behavioral risk factors among the Hakka elderly in Fujian, China. Front Psychiatry 2023; 14:1196092. [PMID: 37333935 PMCID: PMC10272343 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1196092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/17/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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Introduction To explore gender differences in the relationship between loneliness and health-related behavioral risk factors (BRFs) among the Hakka elderly. Methods Loneliness was measured by the UCLA Loneliness Scale Short-form (ULS-8). Seven BRFs were examined. Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis, and post hoc tests were conducted to compare the differences in ULS-8 scores among the Hakka elderly with different BRFs. Generalized linear regression models were employed to examine the associations of specific BRF and its number with the ULS-8 scores among the Hakka elderly in male, female, and total samples. Results Physical inactivity (B = 1.96, p < 0.001), insufficient leisure activities participation (B = 1.44, p < 0.001), unhealthy dietary behavior (B = 1.02, p < 0.001), and irregular sleep (B = 2.45, p < 0.001) were positively correlated with the ULS-8 scores, whereas drinking (B = -0.71, p < 0.01) was negatively associated with the ULS-8 scores in the total sample. In males, insufficient leisure activities participation (B = 2.35, p < 0.001), unhealthy dietary behavior (B = 1.39, p < 0.001), and irregular sleep (B = 2.07, p < 0.001) were positively associated with the ULS-8 scores. In females, physical inactivity (B = 2.69, p < 0.001) and irregular sleep (B = 2.91, p < 0.001) was positively correlated with the scores of ULS-8, while drinking (B = -0.98, p < 0.05) was negatively associated with the ULS-8 scores. More BRFs were significantly related to greater loneliness (p < 0.001). Conclusion There are gender differences in the relationship between loneliness and BRFs among the Hakka elderly, and individuals with more BRFs were more likely to feel loneliness. Therefore, the co-occurrence of multiple BRFs requires more attention, and integrated behavioral intervention strategies should be adopted to reduce the loneliness of the elderly.
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- Huajing Chang
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, School of Public Health, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Health Management, School of Health Management, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Health Management, School of Health Management, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Health Management, School of Health Management, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, China
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Wang J, Pang M, Kong F. Association between self-reported oral health and life satisfaction among China's migrant elderly following children: The mediating effect of social support. Front Public Health 2023; 11:950942. [PMID: 36866087 PMCID: PMC9971942 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.950942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Purpose Focusing on the life satisfaction of the migrant elderly following children (MEFC) is of great theoretical and practical significance. We aimed to examine the effect of self-reported oral health on life satisfaction among the MEFC in Weifang, China, and to further explore the mediating role of social support on the relationship between self-reported oral health and life satisfaction. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey for 613 participants using multi-stage random sampling in Weifang, China, in August 2021. The Social Support Rating Scale was used to assess social support for the MEFC. We used the Chinese version of the Geriatric Oral Health Assessment Index (GOHAI) to evaluate self-reported oral health. We assessed life satisfaction for the MEFC via the Satisfaction with Life Scale. The data were scrutinized through descriptive analysis, a chi-square test, a t-test, Pearson correlation analysis, and structural equation modeling (SEM). Results The mean GOHAI, social support, and life satisfaction scores were 54.95 ± 6.649, 38.89 ± 6.629, and 27.87 ± 5.584, respectively. SEM analysis indicated that the self-reported oral health of the MEFC exerts a positive effect on life satisfaction and social support, and social support has a positive and direct effect on life satisfaction. Social support partially mediates the association between self-reported oral health and life satisfaction (95% confidence interval: 0.023-0.107, P < 0.001), with its mediating effect accounting for 27.86% of the total effect. Conclusion The mean score of life satisfaction was 27.87 ± 5.584 among the MEFC in Weifang, China, suggesting relatively high life satisfaction. Our findings underscore an empirical association between self-reported oral health and life satisfaction and imply that social support mediates this relationship.
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- Jieru Wang
- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China,NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China,NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China
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- Centre for Health Management and Policy Research, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, China,NHC Key Lab of Health Economics and Policy Research, Shandong University, Jinan, China,*Correspondence: Fanlei Kong ✉
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Promoting Active Aging Through Sports Participation: A Qualitative Exploration of Serious Leisure Among Older Chinese Adults. J Aging Phys Act 2023; 31:135-143. [PMID: 35894890 DOI: 10.1123/japa.2021-0343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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China's population of older individuals reached 264.02 million in 2020, an increase of 5.44% from 2010. This study explores how participation in serious leisure sports, which have enduring benefits for older adults, contributes to active aging. In-depth interviews were conducted with 15 older participants aged 60-78 years who had participated in a leisure sport activity for 1 year or longer. A thematic analysis was conducted, and four themes emerged: body improvements, positive emotions, optimistic life attitudes, and social interactions. Older adults who participate in serious leisure sports are empowered via practice and learning opportunities to engage with their aging bodies, pursue psychological benefits, and jointly maintain leisure groups. The findings of this study contribute to our understanding of the "rights-based" approach to active aging and allow us to identify serious leisure sports as an active way for older adults to improve their quality of life.
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Kozaňáková A, Adamčák Š, Marko M. Satisfaction rate with leisure time in a sample of academy of police force students. SLOVAK JOURNAL OF SPORT SCIENCE 2023. [DOI: 10.24040/sjss.2022.8.2.39-49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Leisure time is an important part of university students’ lives and affects their quality of lives; that’s why the present study was aimed at examining satisfaction rate with leisure time in a sample of Academy of Police Force students. Research instrument of survey of satisfaction rate with leisure time was carried out through an intentional sampling with a survey group size of 439 (100 %) Academy of Police Force male (43.28 %, n = 190) and female (56.72 %, n = 249) students (aged ± 21.50 years). Examining the satisfaction rate with leisure time was carried out 2 mounts (June - July, 2022). Statistics; in particular, descriptive, and inferential was used to examine the data. After examining the data, average satisfaction rate with leisure time among university students was 3.77 out of five-point scale (p ˂ .05). Out of fivepoint scale, active leisure among the university male (3.19) and female (2.52) students was 2.86 (p ˂ .01). Passive leisure among the university students was 3.46 (p ˃ .05) (.07 difference). Satisfaction rate with leisure time in a sample of Academy of Police Force students was at a sufficient level (Mdn, 4). Active leisure (p ˂ .05) and social leisure (p ˂ .05) contribute to satisfaction rate with leisure time among the university male (43.28 %, n = 190); active leisure (p ˂ .01) and passive leisure (p ˂ .01) among the university female students (56.72 %, n = 249).
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Perceived Adequacy of Material Support Systems Available to the Childless Older Adults in Southeastern Nigeria: Implications for Social Workers. AGEING INTERNATIONAL 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s12126-022-09514-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Pickleball, Personality, and Eudaimonic Well-Being in Middle-Aged and Older Adults. J Aging Phys Act 2022; 30:885-892. [DOI: 10.1123/japa.2021-0298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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This study explored how personality and serious leisure activities, such as playing pickleball, contribute to eudaimonic well-being in middle-aged and older adults. Data were collected at pickleball events at the 2017 Huntsman World Senior Games from a convenience sample of 250 players aged between 50 and 91 years (M = 65.11, SD = 7.49). Of the five personality dispositions examined, conscientiousness (β = 0.32, p < .001), neuroticism (β = −0.22, p < .01), and openness to experience (β = 0.18, p < .01) were discovered to be significant predictors of eudaimonic well-being. Serious leisure also contributed to eudaimonic well-being (β = 0.28, p < .01). The findings of this study enhance the understanding of the behaviors exhibited by older adults and elucidate the positive impact exerted on eudaimonic well-being by personality and serious leisure.
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Kose BG, Col BK, Basaran AG. The effect of leisure activities on successful aging. Niger J Clin Pract 2022; 25:1904-1910. [DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_384_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Leisure activity and cognitive function among Chinese old adults: The multiple mediation effect of anxiety and loneliness. J Affect Disord 2021; 294:137-142. [PMID: 34298217 DOI: 10.1016/j.jad.2021.07.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2021] [Revised: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 07/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Most countries in the world, including China, are experiencing serious aging problems. The decline of cognitive function seriously affects the quality of life of the elderly in their later years and brings an inevitable heavy burden to the family and society. Therefore, in order to achieve successful aging, the purpose of this study is to test the serial multiple mediation effect of anxiety and loneliness between leisure activity and cognitive function in Chinese elderly population. METHODS Using 2018 Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Survey (CLHLS) dataset, we finally selected 6,525 Chinese elderly people over 65 years old after screening. Firstly, we described the basic social demographic information of the sample population. Secondly, Spearman correlation analysis was used to determine whether there is a correlation between leisure activity, anxiety, loneliness and cognitive function in Chinese elderly. Finally, the serial multiple mediation analysis was completed using the SPSS macro PROCESS program. RESULTS Leisure activity, anxiety, loneliness and cognitive function were significantly correlated (p<0.01). Leisure activity can not only have a direct positive impact on the cognitive function of the elderly (effect=0.2231; SE=0.0122; 95%CI: LL=0.1992, UL=0.2470), but also have an indirect impact on the cognitive function through three paths: the independent mediating role of anxiety (effect=0.0028; SE=0.0015; 95%CI: LL=0.0001, UL=0.0059), the independent mediating role of loneliness (effect=0.0032; SE=0.0016; 95%CI: LL=0.0002, UL=0.0065), and the chain mediating role of anxiety and loneliness (effect=0.0008; SE=0.0004; 95%CI: LL=0.0001, UL=0.0017). LIMITATIONS All items were self-reported and some results may have biased. In the future, it may be more instructive to explore the impact of specific leisure activity on the cognitive function of the elderly. CONCLUSIONS The study suggests that leisure activity can improve cognitive function through decreasing anxiety and loneliness among the Chinese elderly. Diversified interventions aimed at increasing leisure activity participation in older adults would be beneficial for their mental health and cognitive function.
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Choe JP, Kim JS, Park JH, Yoo E, Lee JM. When Do Individuals Get More Injured? Relationship between Physical Activity Intensity, Duration, Participation Mode, and Injury. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:10855. [PMID: 34682598 PMCID: PMC8536034 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph182010855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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The present study examines the association between physical activity (PA) participation modes (i.e., family, friends, club members, and alone), PA volumes (i.e., intensity and duration), gender, and injury. A total of 9000 Koreans aged 10-89 years participated in the Korean Survey of Citizens' Sports Participation project. However, participants who did not respond to a question regarding PA participation modes (n = 2429) and those under 18 years old (n = 489) were excluded from this study. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to compare the groups' characteristics and the association between PA participation modes and injury was demonstrated by conducting multinomial logistic regression analysis. The risk of injury was significantly higher in the friend and club member groups than in the alone group. In addition, PA intensity and gender were critical risk factors of injury, while PA duration showed no significant results. The results indicated a strong association between PA participation modes, PA intensity, gender, and injury, and an interesting finding is that more injuries derived from a higher intensity of PA, not from a longer duration of PA. Therefore, this present study directly documented that considerable attention should be placed on the factors that affect injuries, such as gender and PA intensity, to prevent unpredictable injury and encourage potential participants to exercise with diverse participation modes and appropriate intensity.
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- Ju-Pil Choe
- Global Campus, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea; (J.-P.C.); (J.-S.K.); (J.-H.P.)
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- Global Campus, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea; (J.-P.C.); (J.-S.K.); (J.-H.P.)
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- Global Campus, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea; (J.-P.C.); (J.-S.K.); (J.-H.P.)
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- Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea;
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- Global Campus, Graduate School of Physical Education, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea; (J.-P.C.); (J.-S.K.); (J.-H.P.)
- Sports Science Research Center, Global Campus, Kyung Hee University, Yongin-si 17014, Korea
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Dragioti E, Gerdle B, Levin LÅ, Bernfort L, Dong HJ. Association between Participation Activities, Pain Severity, and Psychological Distress in Old Age: A Population-Based Study of Swedish Older Adults. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18062795. [PMID: 33801881 PMCID: PMC7999648 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18062795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Although chronic pain is common in old age, previous studies on participation activities in old age seldom consider pain aspects and its related consequences. This study analyses associations between participation activities, pain severity, and psychological distress in an aging population of Swedish older adults (N = 6611). We examined older adults' participation in five common leisure activities using the Multidimensional Pain Inventory (MPI), sociodemographic factors, pain severity, weight status, comorbidities, and pain-related psychological distress (anxiety, depression, insomnia severity, and pain catastrophising). We found that gender, body mass index (BMI) levels, and psychological distress factors significantly affected older adults' participation in leisure activities. Pain severity and multimorbidity were not significantly associated with older adults' participation in leisure activities nor with gender stratification in generalised linear regression models. The potentially modifiable factors, such as high levels of BMI and psychological distress, affected activity participation in men and women differently. Health professionals and social workers should consider gender and target potentially modifiable factors such as weight status and psychological distress to increase older adults' participation in leisure activities.
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- Elena Dragioti
- Pain and Rehabilitation Centre, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (E.D.); (B.G.)
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- Pain and Rehabilitation Centre, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (E.D.); (B.G.)
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Health Care Analysis, Linköping University, SE-581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (L.-Å.L.); (L.B.)
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- Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Division of Health Care Analysis, Linköping University, SE-581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (L.-Å.L.); (L.B.)
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- Pain and Rehabilitation Centre, Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences, Linköping University, SE-581 85 Linköping, Sweden; (E.D.); (B.G.)
- Correspondence:
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Sasaki R, Hirano M. Development of a Scale for Assessing the Meaning of Participation in Care Prevention Group Activities Provided by Local Governments in Japan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17124499. [PMID: 32585834 PMCID: PMC7344888 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17124499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2020] [Revised: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 06/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The meaning of participation in care prevention group activities may encourage continuous participation, making older adults active and healthy throughout their lives. This study developed a scale to assess the meaning of participation in care prevention group activities. It involved 427 participants in care prevention group activities (CPGAs) in Japan who filled out a self-administered questionnaire between October 2017 and February 2018. The meaning of participation was assessed using 15 items. In total, there were 379 valid responses. A factor analysis yielded two factors: "promotion of self-growth" and "enrichment of daily life". The goodness of fit index (GFI), comparative fit index (CFI), and root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) were satisfactory (GFI = 0.923; CFI = 0.960; RMSEA = 0.073). Cronbach's α was 0.939 for the entire scale. The scale scores were significantly correlated with scores of the social activity-related daily life satisfaction scale and Ikigai-9. The scale's reliability and validity were confirmed, indicating its usability for promoting care prevention efforts.
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- Ryu Sasaki
- Graduate School of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo Hokkaido 060-0812, Japan;
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo Hokkaido 060-0812, Japan
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-11-706-3377
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Mansourian Y. How Passionate People Seek and Share Various Forms of Information in Their Serious Leisure. JOURNAL OF THE AUSTRALIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/24750158.2019.1686569] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Yazdan Mansourian
- School of Information Studies, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia
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Psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults: a systematic review. AGEING & SOCIETY 2019. [DOI: 10.1017/s0144686x19000175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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AbstractSport participation is well known to promote health outcomes for children and adolescents. Nevertheless, there is insufficient evidence about the psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults. This article provides the results of a systematic review of the psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults. A systematic review of seven electronic databases was conducted and a total of 21 studies published that attended to psychological and/or social health benefits from sport participation of older adults (50 years old and over) were included. The outcomes of older adults’ sport participation included life satisfaction, depression, anxiety, stress, mood state, hedonistic values, socialisation, competition, and personal psychological outcomes such as personal empowerment, self-confidence, self-esteem and resistance to the negative view of ageing. Future studies are needed to conceptualise and operationalise the different levels of involvement of sport participation.
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Despite the health benefits of sport, the proportion of people participating in sport decreases with age. This qualitative study explored the benefits and barriers regarding older adult community sport participation, from the perspective of national sporting organizations, in addition to older adult sport club and nonsport club members, across eight focus group interviews (n = 49). Seven benefits were discussed, primarily social and physical health and intergenerational opportunities. Ten barriers were also discussed, including physical health, time constraints, and lack of appropriate playing opportunities. Ensuring access to activities that can benefit social health is of great importance to older adults. As sport can provide participation opportunities across generations, it can be an ideal physical activity option for this age group. However, a major barrier is that sport policy often prioritizes the participation for younger age groups. Policymakers should include a focus on older adults, to derive social health benefits.
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Eifert EK, Hall M, Smith PH, Wideman L. Quality of life as a mediator of leisure activity and perceived health among older women. J Women Aging 2018; 31:248-268. [PMID: 29505393 DOI: 10.1080/08952841.2018.1444937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Despite consistent evidence to suggest that participating in leisure is associated with perceived health status among older adults, there have been few attempts to determine the possible underlying mechanisms in this relationship, including the role of quality of life (QoL). This study examined the role of perceived quality of life in the relationship between leisure and perceived health in older women. Correlations, regression, and mediation analysis were conducted on data from the Woman's College Alumnae Women's Health Study. Results indicate that QoL partially mediates the relationship between leisure and perceived health in older women. Findings further establish the link between leisure and perceived health with QoL playing an important role in the relationship.
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- Elise K Eifert
- a Department of Social Work-Gerontology Program , University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro , North Carolina , USA
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- b Department of Exercise Science and Health Promotion , Florida Atlantic University , Boca Raton , Florida , USA
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- c Department of Public Health Education , University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro , North Carolina , USA
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- d Department of Kinesiology , University of North Carolina at Greensboro , Greensboro , North Carolina , USA
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Jenkin CR, Eime RM, Westerbeek H, O’Sullivan G, van Uffelen JGZ. Sport and ageing: a systematic review of the determinants and trends of participation in sport for older adults. BMC Public Health 2017; 17:976. [PMID: 29273036 PMCID: PMC5741887 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4970-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The global population is ageing. As ageing is often associated with a decline in health, there is a need to further develop preventative health measures. Physical activity can positively influence older adults' (aged 50 years and older) health. Previous research on the relationship between physical activity and health for older adults has mainly focused on physical activity in general, and not specific types of exercise. Due to the social nature of sport, it may assist in improving physical, mental and social health for older adults. Sport, as a form of physical activity, has not been widely explored as a physical activity opportunity for older adults. This review concurrently explored two research questions: the determinants and the trends of sport participation for community dwelling older adults. METHODS Two parallel systematic searches of nine electronic databases were conducted in December 2015 for the two research questions. English language quantitative and qualitative studies that provided specific results for community dwelling older adults' sport participation were included and a quality ratings assessment was undertaken. RESULTS There were 10,171 studies initially identified for the first research question and 1992 studies for the second research question. This culminated in 18 and 8 studies respectively that met the inclusion criteria. The most frequently mentioned determinants of participation were health and using sport to negotiate the ageing process. The most frequently mentioned trends of sport participation were the effect of historical sport participation on current participation, and sport participation across the lifespan. The main themes for both research questions had contrasting results, for example, participation in sport could improve health, but poor health was also a limitation of sport participation. CONCLUSIONS This review demonstrates that older adults are a heterogeneous age group, and therefore require different strategies than other age groups to successfully participate in sport. It is recommended that the main findings from this review are incorporated into specific strategies to develop age appropriate sporting opportunities for older adults, so that sport can be presented as a viable physical activity option for this age group.
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- Claire R. Jenkin
- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL),Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL),Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia
- Facility of Health, Federation University, PO Box 663, Ballarat, VIC 3353 Australia
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL),Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL),Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia
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- Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL),Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 8001 Australia
- Department of Movement Sciences, Physical Activity, Sports and Health Research Group, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Camargo DM, Ramírez PC, Fermino RC. Individual and Environmental Correlates to Quality of Life in Park Users in Colombia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 14:ijerph14101250. [PMID: 29048373 PMCID: PMC5664751 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14101250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Revised: 10/08/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Purpose: To explore individual and environmental correlates to quality of life (QoL) in park users in Colombia. Methods: A cross-sectional study with face-to-face interviews was conducted with 1392 park users from ten parks in Colombia. The survey included sociodemographic questions, health condition assessed with EuroQuol-5-Dimensions-5-Levels; in addition, questions about accessibility to the parks and perceptions about quality of infrastructure and green areas were asked. The Spanish version of the questionnaire EUROHIS-QOL-8 items was applied to assess QoL. Log-binomial regression models were applied for analyses. Results: Years of schooling, visits to the park with a companion, active use of the park, a maximum score for quality of trees and walking paths, and the perception of safety on the way to the park were positively associated with a better QoL (p < 0.05). Health conditions related to problems in the ability to perform activities of daily living and anxiety/depression showed negative associations. Conclusions: The present study contributes to the Latin American studies by providing information on how parks in an intermediate city may contribute to increased QoL of park users through safety in neighborhoods, social support, active use, and aesthetics, cleanliness, and care of green areas.
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- Diana Marina Camargo
- Research Group in Harmony, Movement and Life, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga 680002, Colombia.
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- Research Group in Harmony, Movement and Life, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Universidad Industrial de Santander, Bucaramanga 680002, Colombia.
- Research Group in Human Being, Culture and Movement, Universidad Santo Tomás, Bucaramanga 680001, Colombia.
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- Research Group in Environment, Physical Activity and Health (GPAAFS), Postgraduate Program in Physical Education, Federal University of Technology-Parana, Curitiba-PR 81310-900, Brazil.
- Research Group in Physical Activity and Quality of Life (GPAQ), Pontiff Catholic University of Parana, Curitiba-PR 80215-901, Brazil.
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Adjei NK, Brand T, Zeeb H. Gender inequality in self-reported health among the elderly in contemporary welfare countries: A cross-country analysis of time use activities, socioeconomic positions and family characteristics. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0184676. [PMID: 28949984 PMCID: PMC5614435 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0184676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Accepted: 08/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Paradoxically, despite their longer life expectancy, women report poorer health than men. Time devoted to differing social roles could be an explanation for the observed gender differences in health among the elderly. The objective of this study was to explain gender differences in self-reported health among the elderly by taking time use activities, socio-economic positions, family characteristics and cross-national differences into account. Methods Data from the Multinational Time Use Study (MTUS) on 13,223 men and 18,192 women from Germany, Italy, Spain, UK and the US were analyzed. Multiple binary logistic regression models were used to examine the association between social factors and health for men and women separately. We further identified the relative contribution of different factors to total gender inequality in health using the Blinder-Oaxaca decomposition method. Results Whereas time allocated to paid work, housework and active leisure activities were positively associated with health, time devoted to passive leisure and personal activities were negatively associated with health among both men and women, but the magnitude of the association varied by gender and country. We found significant gender differences in health in Germany, Italy and Spain, but not in the other countries. The decomposition showed that differences in the time allocated to active leisure and level of educational attainment accounted for the largest health gap. Conclusions Our study represents a first step in understanding cross-national differences in the association between health status and time devoted to role-related activities among elderly men and women. The results, therefore, demonstrate the need of using an integrated framework of social factors in analyzing and explaining the gender and cross-national differences in the health of the elderly population.
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- Nicholas Kofi Adjei
- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany
- Health Sciences Bremen, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany
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- Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS, Bremen, Germany
- Health Sciences Bremen, University of Bremen, Bremen, Germany
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Kim J, Park SH, Kim M, Kim SY. Exploring issues and strengths of cross-cultural marriage among Korean immigrants. Health Care Women Int 2017; 38:1095-1114. [DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2017.1360301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Junhyoung Kim
- Department of Health and Human Performance, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas, USA
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- Department of Sports Sciences, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Aeronautical Services, International University of Korea Jinju, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim J, Moon S, Song J. Is leisure beneficial for older Korean immigrants? An interpretative phenomenological analysis. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2016; 11:33103. [PMID: 27914195 PMCID: PMC5134826 DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v11.33103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/26/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Leisure is an important quality of life factor for older Korean immigrants. The purpose of this study was to explore leisure benefits associated with health among older Korean immigrants. A total of 18 individuals participated in the study. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), three themes emerged from participants' personal statements and experiences: (a) experiencing psychological benefits, (b) strengthening social connections, and (c) coping with acculturative stress. The findings indicate that leisure provided a context in which older Korean immigrants created an emotional and social support system that helped them to experience psychological and social benefits. This research suggested that older Korean immigrants used leisure as a coping mechanism that results in health and well-being.
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- School of Airline Tourism, Gumi, South Korea, Republic of Korea
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- International Tourism Management, Daegu, Republic of Korea;
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Schmidt L, Rempel G, Murray TC, McHugh TL, Vallance JK. Exploring beliefs around physical activity among older adults in rural Canada. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2016; 11:32914. [PMID: 27834180 PMCID: PMC5105319 DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v11.32914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objective As physical activity can improve health and reduce the risk of chronic disease, it is important to understand the contributing factors to physical activity engagement among older adults, particularly those living in rural communities to assist in remaining active and healthy as long as possible. The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the socio-ecological factors that influence or contribute to physical activity among rural-dwelling older adults in rural Saskatchewan, Canada. Methods This qualitative description explored the perceptions of physical activity among older adults living in two rural communities in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 adults aged 69–94. Using content analysis techniques, transcribed interview data were coded and categorized. Results Participants identified socio-ecological elements facilitating physical activity such as improved health, independence, and mobility as well as social cohesion and having opportunities for physical activity. The most common perceived environmental barrier to engaging in physical activity was the fear of falling, particularly on the ice during the winter months. Participants also cited adverse weather conditions, aging (e.g., arthritis), and family members (e.g., encouraged to “take it easy”) as barriers to physical activity. Conclusion Hearing directly from older adults who reside in rural Saskatchewan was determined to have the potential to improve awareness of physical activity in rural communities to support the implementation of programs and practices that will facilitate active lifestyles for older adults.
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- Laurie Schmidt
- Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Athabasca University, Athabasca, AB, Canada;
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Kim J, Kim M, Henderson KA, Han A, Park SH. Serious engagement in sport and health benefits among Korean immigrants in the USA. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2016; 11:31340. [PMID: 27492152 PMCID: PMC4974494 DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v11.31340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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There is a dearth of information pertaining to ethnicity and serious leisure among immigrants. The purpose of our study was to explore the health benefits of serious engagement in sports among Korean immigrants who are part of club activities. Using semi-structured in-depth interviews, we identified three themes associated with the benefits of serious leisure: (a) coping with acculturative stress, (b) creating ethnic strength, and (c) personal benefits. Participants gain personal and social benefits by pursuing leisure activities in a serious manner within their ethnic in-group.
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- Junhyoung Kim
- Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA;
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- Department of Physical Education, Anam-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Korea University Center for Curriculum and Institute of Studies, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Sports Sciences, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea
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Kim MJ, Lee CW. Health benefits of dancing activity among Korean middle-aged women. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2016; 11:31215. [PMID: 27389818 PMCID: PMC4933786 DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v11.31215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to understand the health benefits of line dancing activity in Korean middle-aged women. This study explored how Korean middle-aged women perceive health benefits through lived experiences of line dancing in their leisure time. Three themes emerged related to health benefits: (1) psychological benefit, (2) physical benefit, and (3) social benefit. This finding suggested that serious leisure experience aids health enhancements in the lives of Korean middle-aged women. This study also discusses the research implication that continuous participation in leisure activity is necessary for health improvement in Korean middle-aged women.
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- Min Jeong Kim
- Department of Global Sport, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Sport and Leisure Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul, South Korea;
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Onunkwor OF, Al-Dubai SAR, George PP, Arokiasamy J, Yadav H, Barua A, Shuaibu HO. A cross-sectional study on quality of life among the elderly in non-governmental organizations' elderly homes in Kuala Lumpur. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2016; 14:6. [PMID: 26753811 PMCID: PMC4709911 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-016-0408-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background There is a rapid increase in the population of the elderly globally, and Malaysia is anticipated to become an ageing nation in 2030. Maintaining health, social participation, reducing institutionalization, and improving quality of life of the elderly are public health challenges of the 21st century. Quality of life among elderly in Elderly Homes in Malaysia is under researched. This study aims to determine the quality of life and its associated factors among the Elderly in Elderly Homes in Kuala Lumpur. Methods This was a cross-sectional study among 203 residents aged 60 years or more in eight randomly selected Elderly Homes in Kuala Lumpur in September 2014. Stratified simple random sampling was used to select participants. Study instruments included World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire-Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF), Multidimensional Scale for Perceived Social Support, and a questionnaire for Socio-demographic variables. Data collection was by face to face interview. Univariate and Multivariate analysis were used to determine associations, and P-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The mean (Standard deviation) for the physical domain was 14.3 (±2.7), 13.7 (±2.5) for the psychological domain, 10.8 (±3.4) for the social domain, and 13.0 (±2.5) for the environment domain. Factors significantly associated with quality of life included age, gender, level of education, economic status, outdoor leisure activity, physical activity, duration of residence, type of accommodation, co-morbidities, and social support. Conclusion This study confirms that multiple factors are associated with quality of life among elderly in elderly homes. Social support, chronic co-morbidities, gender and outdoor leisure activity were significantly associated with all the domains of quality of life. Among the four domains of quality of life, the physical domain had the highest score while the social domain had the lowest score. This emphasizes the need for more social support-related interventions in these homes.
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- Obinna Francis Onunkwor
- Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Community Medicine, International Medical University (IMU), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Kim J, Kim M, Han A, Chin S. The importance of culturally meaningful activity for health benefits among older Korean immigrant living in the United States. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2015; 10:27501. [PMID: 26084272 PMCID: PMC4471217 DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v10.27501] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Research indicates that participation in culturally meaningful activity is beneficial for immigrants' health and well-being, yet older Korean immigrants struggle with accepting new cultural perspectives, which can negatively affect their health and well-being. Using in-depth interviews, this study was designed to capture the value of culturally meaningful activities for health among older Korean immigrants. Three themes were identified: (a) improved psychological well-being, (b) enhanced positive emotions and feelings, and (c) social connections developed with others. The findings suggest that by engaging in various culturally meaningful activities, older Korean immigrants gain a sense of social, cultural, and psychological significance in life. This study also provided evidence that older Korean immigrants maintain and develop their cultural identity through culturally meaningful activities.
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- Junhyoung Kim
- Department of Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services Administration, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI, USA
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- Department of Physical Education, Korea University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Physical Education, Dongduk Women's University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Taekwondo, Dankook University, Cheonan, South Korea;
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