scholarly journals Associations Between Psychological Well-being And Physical Activity Intensity Among College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (8S) ◽  
pp. 324-324
Author(s):  
Michele Wolf Marenus ◽  
Ana Cahuas ◽  
Alexandra Murray ◽  
Haley Ottensoser ◽  
Katie Friedman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Activity Intensity

Physical activity intensity and subjective well-being in healthy adults

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1257-1267 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gregory A Panza ◽  
Beth A Taylor ◽  
Paul D Thompson ◽  
C Michael White ◽  
Linda S Pescatello
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Sedentary Behavior ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Moderate Intensity ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Negatively Associated ◽  
Activity Intensity

The effect of physical activity intensity on subjective well-being has not been well established. We examined this relationship among 419 healthy adults using objective and subjective physical activity measurements (sample size varied among well-being assessments). For accelerometers, light-intensity physical activity positively associated with psychological well-being ( n = 150) and negatively associated with depression ( n = 99); moderate intensity negatively associated with pain severity ( n = 419) and positively associated with psychological well-being; sedentary behavior negatively associated with psychological well-being and positively associated with depression ( ps < .05). These findings were generally consistent with subjective measurements of physical activity (Question 8, Paffenbarger Questionnaire). Higher levels of sedentary behavior are associated with lower subjective well-being.

Physical Activity Intensity And Well-being In Healthy Adults

2016 ◽  
Vol 48 ◽  
pp. 701
Author(s):  
Gregory A. Panza ◽  
Beth A. Taylor ◽  
Paul D. Thompson ◽  
Jeffrey A. Capizzi ◽  
Charles M. White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Healthy Adults ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Activity Intensity

scholarly journals An experience sampling study of physical activity and positive affect: investigating the role of situational motivation and perceived intensity across time

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Guérin ◽  
Michelle S. Fortier ◽  
Shane N. Sweet
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Positive Affect ◽  
Perceived Exertion ◽  
Experience Sampling ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Affective States ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Time Points ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Situational Motivation

The nature of the association between physical activity and positive affect is complex, prompting experts to recommend continued examination of moderating variables. The main purpose of this 2-week field study was to examine the influence of situational motivational regulations from self-determination theory (SDT) on changes in positive affect from pre- to post- to 3-hours post-physical activity. Another purpose was to clarify the relationship between physical activity intensity [<em>i.e</em>., Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE)] and positive affect at the stated time points. This study employed an experience sampling design using electronic questionnaires. Sixty-six healthy and active, multiple-role women provided recurrent assessments of their physical activity, situational motivation, and positive affect in their everyday lives over a 14-day period. Specifically, measures were obtained at the three time points of interest (<em>i.e</em>., pre-, post-, 3-hours post-physical activity). The data were analyzed using multilevel modeling. Results showed that intrinsic motivation was related to post-physical activity positive affect while the influence of identified regulation appeared 3-hours post-physical activity. In addition, RPE, which was significantly predicted by levels of introjection, was more strongly associated with an increase in positive affect post-physical activity than three hours later. The theoretical implications of these findings <em>vis-à vis </em>SDT, namely in regards to a viable motivational sequence predicting the influence of physical activity on affective states, are discussed. The findings regarding the differential influences of RPE and motivational regulations carries applications for facilitating women&rsquo;s well-being.

Associations between physical activity intensity and well-being in adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 125 ◽  
pp. 55-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah A. Costigan ◽  
David R. Lubans ◽  
Chris Lonsdale ◽  
Taren Sanders ◽  
Borja del Pozo Cruz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Activity Intensity

scholarly journals Physical Activity Intensity Among Adolescents and Association With Parent–Adolescent Relationship and Well-Being

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1530-1540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vered Shennar-Golan ◽  
Ofra Walter
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Leisure Time Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Adolescent Relationships ◽  
Activity Intensity ◽  
Adolescent Relationship ◽  
The Relationship

Participation in physical activity (PA) provides young people significant health benefits, including improved well-being. However, large percentages of children and adolescents do not meet the recommendations for PA. Given that PA patterns are established during childhood and adolescence, and evolve within the context of the family, the current study explores the relationship between perceived parent–adolescent relationships and adolescents’ PA levels, body mass index (BMI), and subjective well-being. The study was conducted in Israel, and the sample included 233 participants (126 girls, 107 boys) aged 13 to 18 years. Participants self-reported the following measures: demographic information, BMI, the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Personal Well-Being Index, and parent–adolescent relationship. The data were analyzed using Pearson analyses, t tests, and regressions. A clear difference emerged in strenuous PA activity by sex [ t(223) = 2.1, p < .01]; the average strenuous PA was greater for boys ( M = 3.9, SD = 2.4) than for girls ( M = 1.8, SD = .2.4). Furthermore, different predictors of strenuous PA by sex were found: for boys, parent–adolescent relationship was a significant predictor; for girls, subjective well-being was a predictor. The findings can shed light on the need for different intervention programs for adolescent boys and girls to increase their involvement in PA.

scholarly journals Natural Landscape, Infrastructure, and Health: The Physical Activity Implications of Urban Green Space Composition among the Elderly

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (20) ◽  
pp. 3986 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carme Miralles-Guasch ◽  
Javier Dopico ◽  
Xavier Delclòs-Alió ◽  
Pablo Knobel ◽  
Oriol Marquet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Gps Tracking ◽  
Urban Residents ◽  
Accelerometer Data ◽  
Sedentary Behaviors ◽  
Physical Activity Intensity ◽  
Urban Green ◽  
Urban Green Spaces ◽  
Activity Intensity

Urban green spaces (UGS) have been linked with a series of benefits for the environment, and for the physical health and well-being of urban residents. This is of great importance in the context of the aging of modern societies. However, UGS have different forms and characteristics that can determine their utilization. Common elements in UGS such as the type of vegetation and the type of surface are surprisingly understudied in regard to their relationship with the type of activity undertaken in UGS. This paper aims to explore the relationship between landscape diversity and the type of surface with the time spent and the physical activity intensity performed by seniors. To do so, this study uses GPS tracking data in combination with accelerometer data gathered from 63 seniors residing in Barcelona, Spain. Results showed that senior participants spent little time inside the analyzed UGS and sedentary behaviors (SBs) were more common than physical activities (PAs). The presence of pavement surfaces positively influenced the total time spent in UGS while gravel surfaces were negatively associated with time spent in active behaviors. The provision of well-defined and maintained paved areas and paths are some key infrastructures to be considered when designing UGS for overall urban residents and, especially, when aiming to potentiate the access for senior visitors.

scholarly journals Feasibility and Effectiveness of the Web-Based WeActive and WeMindful Interventions on Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Michele W. Marenus ◽  
Andy Murray ◽  
Kathryn Friedman ◽  
Julia Sanowski ◽  
Haley Ottensoser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
College Students ◽  
Resistance Training ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Well Being ◽  
World Health ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Subjective Vitality ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Main Effect

This study is aimed at examining the feasibility and effectiveness of aerobic and resistance training (WeActive) and mindful exercise (WeMindful) interventions in improving physical activity (PA), psychological well-being (PWB), and subjective vitality among college students. Participants in this study were 77 college students who were randomly assigned to either the WeActive group ( n = 43 ) or the WeMindful group ( n = 28 ). The WeActive group attended two 30-minute aerobic and resistance training sessions per week, and the WeMindful group attended two 30-minute yoga and mindful exercise sessions per week for eight weeks. All participants completed the International Physical Activity Questionnaire, the World Health Organization-Five Well-Being Index, and the Subjective Vitality Scale before and after the intervention, as well as the Assessing Feasibility and Acceptability Questionnaire at the end of the intervention. The primary study outcome measures were PA, PWB, and subjective vitality. A repeated-measures ANCOVA indicated a significant main effect of time for total PA ( F = 7.89 , p = 0.006 , η 2 = 0.049 ), vigorous PA ( F = 5.36 , p = 0.024 , η 2 = 0.022 ), and walking ( F = 7.34 , p = 0.009 , η 2 = 0.042 ) in both intervention groups. There was a significant interaction effect of time and group for PWB ( F = 11.26 , p = 0.001 , η 2 = 0.022 ), where the WeActive group experienced a decrease in PWB scores while participants in the WeMindful group experienced an increase in PWB scores over time. There was a main effect of group for subjective vitality ( F = 8.91 , p = 0.007 , η 2 = 0.088 ), indicating that the WeMindful group experienced a greater increase in subjective vitality than the WeActive group. Further, the participants in both groups indicated that the synchronized and asynchronized Zoom-based WeActive and WeMindful interventions were acceptable, appropriate, and feasible for participants. This study demonstrated that mindful exercise is effective in increasing PA, PWB, and subjective vitality while aerobic and resistance training may only be effective in increasing PA.

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