Physical Activity and Aging Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

The purpose was to determine whether publications pertaining to adapted physical activity (APA) pedagogy in the core serials from 1988 to 1998 adhere to library science laws. A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 770 articles in 259 serials selected from 4,130 serials initially identified in four databases (Article First, ERIC, Medline, Sport Discus). Results indicated that 1,720 authors have constructed the early APA pedagogy literature. Of these, only 11 contributed four or more articles. The scatter of APA pedagogy literature over four zones, with 4, 15, 64, and 176 journals in the zones, respectively, supports Bradford’s law of scattering. Price’s law was not supported because most authors contributed only one article. Most pedagogy articles (n = 184) were published in Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly, Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise, Physician and Sports Medicine, and Palaestra. Graduate education should include exposure to bibliometrics and collaboration with library and information science specialists.

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SELF-PERCEPTION OF AGING AND ASSOCIATED CHARACTERISTICS AMONG OLDER ADULTS

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igz038.3084 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. S837-S837

Author(s):

Timothy L Barnes ◽

Shirley Musich ◽

Shaohung Wang ◽

Sandra Kraemer ◽

Charlotte Yeh

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Social Networks ◽

Oral Health ◽

Sleep Quality ◽

Psychosocial Health ◽

Self Perception ◽

Aging Research ◽

Limited Mobility ◽

Logistic Regression Models

Abstract Positive self-perception of aging has been linked to better physical and psychosocial health outcomes among older adults. Negative self-perception of aging has been associated with poorer health consequences including depression, limited mobility, and mortality. Despite significant findings, the comprehensiveness and quality of self-perception of aging research still warrants further investigation, especially when identifying factors for intervention. Using a large random stratified sample of AARP Medicare Supplement insured members, age≥65 years, with continuous coverage for ≥12 months, self-perception of aging and various socio-demographic, medical, and psychosocial characteristics were examined using Chi-square and multivariate logistic regression models. Self-perception of aging was measured using the five-item Attitudes Towards Own Aging subscale. Characteristics of interest included age, gender, health status, resilience, purpose, optimism, social network, physical activity, depression, falls, vision, hearing, oral health, and sleep quality. Propensity weighting was used to adjust for potential survey non-response bias. Of weighted survey respondents (N=14,046), 59% exhibited a positive self-perception, while 41% exhibited a negative self-perception. Respondents with a positive self-perception were more likely to be healthier, younger (<75 years), more active (≥3days), less depressed, have more diverse social networks, higher resilience, and purpose. Negative self-perception was associated with poorer health, older age, depression, and poorer vision, hearing, oral health, and sleep quality. The strongest characteristics associated with positive self-perception were purpose, resilience, physical activity, and social networks. Depression and sleep quality were the strongest characteristics associated with negative self-perception. Interventions targeting these characteristics could be beneficial in promoting positive self-perception of aging and health over time.

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Changes in Physical Activity during COVID-19 Pandemic in Urban and Rural Older Veterans and their Cohabitants

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3428 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 935-936

Author(s):

Chao-Yi Wu ◽

Rachel Wall ◽

Zachary Beattie ◽

Nora Mattek ◽

Jeffrey Kaye ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Pacific Northwest ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Estimating Equation ◽

Aging Research ◽

Step Counts ◽

Time Periods ◽

At Home

Abstract Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the health security of older adults. Few have examined how older US veterans have reacted and coped with the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to identify changes in physical health and their differential impact by rurality of older veterans. Method: Participants were veterans (aged ≥ 62 years) and their cohabitants, living in the Pacific Northwest, enrolled in the Collaborative Aging Research using Technology (CART) initiative. Daily step counts via actigraphy were collected from January 1st to July 8th, 2020. COVID-19 time periods were determined by stay-at-home orders issued on March 13th, 2020. Generalized estimating equation models were used to examine changes in physical activities associated with COVID-19 time periods and rurality indicated by the rural-urban commuting area score. Results: A total of 102 participants were included in the analysis (mean age = 71.0 years, 56% male, 32 living in urban areas). Daily average step counts were 2318 and 3012 before and after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders (t=4.85, p<.001). After controlling for covariates, participants living in large rural (β=.26, p=.03) and small/isolated areas (β=.23, p=.02) walked more than those living in urban areas after COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Conclusion: Older adults cope differently during the COVID-19 pandemic based on rurality, with those living in large rural and small/isolated rural areas have an increased physical activity. Reasons for increased step counts (e.g., mood, visitors, size of the house) require further investigation. This result demonstrates the potential utility of real-world monitoring to objectively inform interventions for COVID-related secondary health changes.

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52 The end of the beginning: a bibliometric analysis of recent trends in physical activity and public health

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport ◽

10.1016/s1440-2440(07)70057-9 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 10 ◽

pp. 27 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

Recent Trends

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Physical Activity Among Persons Aging with Mobility Disabilities: Shaping a Research Agenda

Journal of Aging Research ◽

10.4061/2011/708510 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-16 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Dori E. Rosenberg ◽

Charles H. Bombardier ◽

Jeanne M. Hoffman ◽

Basia Belza

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Research Agenda ◽

Healthy Aging ◽

Physical Activity Intervention ◽

Health Benefits ◽

Intervention Strategies ◽

Mobility Disability ◽

Aging Research ◽

Present Evidence ◽

Research Recommendations

With the aging of the baby boomer population and their accompanying burden of disease, future disability rates are expected to increase. This paper summarizes the state of the evidence regarding physical activity and aging for individuals with mobility disability and proposes a healthy aging research agenda for this population. Using a previously published framework, we present evidence in order to compile research recommendations in four areas focusing on older adults with mobility disability: (1) prevalence of physical activity, (2) health benefits of physical activity, (3) correlates of physical activity participation, and, (4) promising physical activity intervention strategies. Overall, findings show a dearth of research examining physical activity health benefits, correlates (demographic, psychological, social, and built environment), and interventions among persons aging with mobility disability. Further research is warranted.

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Physical Activity, Sedentary Behavior, and Diet-Related eHealth and mHealth Research: Bibliometric Analysis

Journal of Medical Internet Research ◽

10.2196/jmir.8954 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 20 (4) ◽

pp. e122 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

Andre Matthias Müller ◽

Carol A Maher ◽

Corneel Vandelanotte ◽

Melanie Hingle ◽

Anouk Middelweerd ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Sedentary Behavior ◽

Bibliometric Analysis

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Active Living Among Older Canadians: A Time-Use Perspective Over 3 Decades

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2012-0126 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 22 (1) ◽

pp. 103-113 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Jamie E. L. Spinney ◽

Hugh Millward

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Activity Patterns ◽

Active Living ◽

Aging Research ◽

Factors Affecting ◽

Aerobic Activity ◽

Time Diary ◽

Diary Data ◽

Urban Rural ◽

Nationally Representative

This research uses four nationally representative samples of time diary data, spanning almost 30 yr, that are fused with energy expenditure information to enumerate the median daily duration of moderate or vigorous-effort activity, quantify the prevalence of Canadians age 65 yr and older who are meeting recommended daily levels of physical activity, and explore the factors affecting rates of active living. Results indicate that 41.1% of older Canadians met recommended levels of physical activity in 1992, 40.6% in 1998, 43.5% in 2005, and 39.6% in 2010. Both rates of active living and daily duration of aerobic activity exhibit significant differences among sociodemographic groups, with age, sex, activity limitation, urban-rural, and season exhibiting the most significant influences. This study illustrates the potential for time diary data to provide detailed surveillance of physical activity patterns, active aging research, and program development, as well.

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The 100 Most Cited Publications in Aging Research: A Bibliometric Analysis

Electronic Journal of General Medicine ◽

10.29333/ejgm/11413 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. em342

Author(s):

Haroon ◽

Lian-Xi Xing ◽

Yu-Xin Li ◽

Chen-Xu Ye ◽

Tauseef Ahmad ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

Aging Research

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Producción académica en psicología de la Actividad Física y del Deporte en Colombia, 2007-2012. Academic production in psychology of Physical Activity and Sport in Colombia, 2007-2012.

Psicoespacios ◽

10.25057/21452776.357 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (15) ◽

pp. 140

Author(s):

Ángela María Urrea Cuéllar ◽

Daissy Marcela Robledo Londoño ◽

Dahiana Hurtado Echavarría ◽

Juan David Ortíz Zapata

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Key Words ◽

Bibliometric Analysis ◽

Life Quality ◽

Sports Psychology ◽

Scientific Activity ◽

Academic Production ◽

Calidad De Vida ◽

Palabras Clave ◽

Set Up

Academic production in psychology of Physical Activity and Sport in Colombia, 2007-2012.ResumenEl artículo presenta resultados de un análisis bibliométrico de los artículos producto de la actividad científica en la Psicología de la Actividad Física y del Deporte en Colombia, publicados desde 2007-2012. Se revisaron las tres principales bases de datos Dialnet, PsycInfo y Scielo. A partir de los artículos encontrados se construyó una base de datos, que incluía autor o autores, otras instituciones con quien se publicó, lugar de publicación, tipo de publicación, modalidad y fuente donde fue encontrado. En resumen se encontraron ocho artículos internacionales y trece nacionales, incluidos en algunas bases de datos o índice internacional, sin embargo, un 61,90% de los artículos se encuentran concentrados en revistas nacionales, y solo el 38,10% en las internacionales. Es importante destacar algunos autores por su producción, es así como tres autores concentran la elaboración de siete artículos. El área de mayor trabajo es el área temática básica con trece artículos (61,90%) entre los que se destacan temas como la motivación con cuatro (30,75%) y la calidad de vida con cinco artículos (38,46%), por ende, queda evidenciado el auge en las publicaciones del área de la Psicología de la Actividad Física y del Deporte. Palabras clave: Bibliometría, psicología del deporte, psicología de la actividad física y del deporte, investigación en psicología. AbstractThis Article shows the results of a bibliometric analysis of the articles product of the scientific activity in Psychology of Physical Activity and Sports in Colombia, published from 2007 to 2012. The three main databases were reviwed: Dialnet, PsycInfo and Scielo. From the articles found a database was set up including authors, another institutions whom it was published with, place of publishing, mode and the source where it was found. In resume there were found eight international and thirteen national articles, included in some international databases or index, however, a 61,90% of the articles were extracted from national journals, and only the 38,10% in the internationals. It's important to highlight some authors by their production, thus is how three authors concentrate the making of thirteen articles (61,90%) in which are distinguished subjects such as motivation with four (30,75%) and life quality with five articles(38,46%), thus lays the evidence of the peak in the publications in the area of Psychology of Physical Activity and Sports. Key words: Bibliometrics, Sports Psychology, Psychology of Physical Activity and Sports, Psychology Investigation.

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