scholarly journals Satisfaction with Life, Subjective Well-Being and Functional Skills in Active Older Adults Based on Their Level of Physical Activity Practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1299 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Antonia Parra-Rizo ◽  
Gema Sanchis-Soler
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Functional Skills ◽  
Physically Active

Studies about the influence of physical activity on life satisfaction, functional ability and subjective well-being in physically active older adults without cognitive impairment are very few for the moment. Therefore, the aim of this research was to evaluate the life satisfaction, functional skills and subjective well-being of physically active older adults based on the level of activity practiced. The IPAQ (International Physical Activity), CUBRECAVI and LSIA (Life Satisfaction Index) scales were tested for a sample of 397 Spanish older adults between 61 and 93 years of age (M = 69.65; SD = 4.71). The results showed that those who performed high physical activity obtained higher scores in functional skills (p < 0.01) and in the activities of daily living (p < 0.01). In addition, subjective well-being (p < 0.01) and the functional autonomy of older adults (p < 0.01) were related to the level of physical activity that they practiced. In conclusion, it could be said that the older adults with a high level of physical activity have more functional skills and less difficulties performing the activities of daily living, and that they value their autonomy and health better.

scholarly journals The Mediating Role of Optimism on the Relationship of Activities of Daily Living and Well-Being Among Older Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 485-485
Author(s):  
Kent Jason Cheng ◽  
Darcy McMaughan ◽  
Matthew Smith
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Interaction Terms ◽  
Growth Curve Modelling

Abstract Limitations on activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) can be deleterious to an older person’s life satisfaction and overall feelings of wellbeing. This study explored the possible mediating role of optimism on relationship between changes in ADL/IADL and life satisfaction over time. Using 2006-2016 data from the Health and Retirement Study (n=11,869), growth curve modelling was used to account for intra-individual and inter-individual changes in life satisfaction trajectories. All models controlled for age, sex, marital status, years of education, self-rated health, labor force status, log of household income, and attrition. In the baseline model without optimism and with all controls, coefficients for ADL (Beta=-0.13, P&lt;0.01) and IADL (Beta=-0.12, P&lt;0.01) were negatively significantly associated with life satisfaction. When optimism was introduced to the model, coefficients for both ADL and IADL increased by 0.01 and remained statistically significant, which suggests some mediating effects. When interaction terms between ADL/IADL and optimism were introduced, coefficients for ADL and IADL became statistically insignificant. However, the interaction between ADL and optimism (Beta=-0.02, P&lt;0.05) was negatively significantly associated with life satisfaction. Findings suggest that optimism may protect against the negative impact of ADL/ IADL on life satisfaction. While changes in physical functioning and mobility may influence mental health status (e.g., depression, feelings of isolation), such consequences are not inevitable. Efforts are needed to highlight the positive aspects of aging and opportunities for life enrichment to increase morale and optimism among older adults.

scholarly journals I GOT THIS! SUCCESSFUL AGING THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE OF AUTONOMY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S719-S720
Author(s):  
Alexandria G Nuccio ◽  
Ashely M Stripling
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Measurement System ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Functional Autonomy ◽  
The Impact

Abstract As America ages, an increased interest has been placed on understanding the development and maintenance of autonomy in later life. This is of particular importance given the impact of autonomy on vitality, well-being, and mood within older adults (Warner et al., 2011). However, the research examining which aspects of autonomy directly impact successful aging remains underexplored. As such, the current study utilizes the Functional Autonomy Measurement System (SMAF) to better understand which facets of autonomy promote life satisfaction in older adults. Data included assessments of the Functional Autonomy Measurement System and data was derived from the Survey of Midlife in the US Database (MIDUS 3). Participants were primarily White/Caucasian (88.7%) and female (54.0%); with a mean age of 63.64 years (SD=11.35). A series of hierarchical multiple linear regressions revealed that higher levels of Mental Functions predicted increased life satisfaction scores in models adjusted for age, sex, race, marital status, and education (F=54.152,p&lt;0.001) and that higher levels of Communication (F=37.553,p&lt;0.001), Activities of Daily Living (F=33.495,p&lt;0.001), Mobility (F=37.311,p&lt;0.001), and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (F=8.630,p&lt;0.001) also predicted increases in life satisfaction scores but to a lesser extent. The present findings suggest that higher levels of autonomy, both physically and mentally, result in higher satisfaction with life; with perceptions of cognitive independence producing the highest levels. Implications of the current findings include increased understanding of the multifaceted nature of autonomy, and provision of recommendations which could increase autonomous behavior in later life, thus increase life satisfaction and promote successful aging.

Subjective well-being amongst community-dwelling elders: what determines satisfaction with life? Findings from the Dublin Healthy Aging Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 316-323 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aine M. Ní Mhaoláin ◽  
Damien Gallagher ◽  
Henry O Connell ◽  
A. V. Chin ◽  
Irene Bruce ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Older People ◽  
Successful Aging ◽  
Healthy Aging ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Older Individuals

ABSTRACTBackground: Life satisfaction is a subjective expression of well-being and successful aging. Subjective well-being is a major determinant of health outcomes in older people. The aim of this study was to determine which factors predicted well-being in older people living in the community as measured by their satisfaction with life.Methods: The relationship between life satisfaction, as measured by the Life Satisfaction Index (LSI-A) and physical, cognitive and demographic variables was examined in 466 older people living in the community using a stepwise regression modelResults: Depression, loneliness, neuroticism, extraversion, recent participation in physical activity, age and self-reported exhaustion, were the independent predictors of life satisfaction in our elderly cohort.Conclusion: Subjective well-being, as measured by the Life Satisfaction Scale, is predicted by depression, loneliness, personality traits, recent participation in physical activity and self-reported exhaustion. The mental and emotional status of older individuals, as well as their engagement in physical activity, are as important as physical functionality when it comes to life satisfaction as a measure of well-being and successful aging. These areas represent key targets for intervention.

Coping with adversity: physical activity as a moderator in adaption to bereavement

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela Wicker ◽  
Johannes Orlowski
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Adverse Life Events ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Lagged Effects ◽  
Fixed Effects Regression

ABSTRACT Background The adaption of individuals to adverse life events such as bereavement which reduce their subjective well-being is referred to as the hedonic treadmill. This study examined whether previous physical activity moderates the negative impact of bereavement on subjective well-being and how quickly such adaption occurs. Methods The analysis uses data from 13 waves (1996–2015) of the German Socio-Economic Panel (n = 139 097). Subjective well-being is captured with respondents’ life satisfaction. Individual fixed effects regression models with three-wave lagged effects and interaction effects for bereavement and previous physical activity were estimated for females and males. Results The significant reduction in life satisfaction is partly offset for individuals who were physically active prior to the adversity, suggesting moderation effects of previous physical activity. These effects are larger in absolute value for females, but females also suffered more severely from bereavement. Males’ partial adaption through previous physical activity is closer to the pre-event level, while females adapt earlier. More frequent previous physical activity allows both genders to partially adapt more. Conclusions Previous physical activity helps individuals suffering bereavement to partially adapt faster to such adversity, suggesting that physical activity accelerates the hedonic treadmill, though at a different pace for each gender.

Dimensions of Subjective Well-Being and Effects of Physical Activity in Chinese Older Adults

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 382-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Po-Wen Ku ◽  
Jim McKenna ◽  
Kenneth R. Fox
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Chinese Older Adults ◽  
Older Chinese

Subjective well-being (SWB) and its relationship with physical activity have not been systematically investigated in older Chinese people. This study explored these issues using qualitative interviews with a purposive sample of 23 community-dwelling Chinese older adults (age 55–78 y, 12 women); 16 were physically active and 7 physically inactive. Using cross-case analyses, 7 dimensions of SWB emerged: physical, psychological, developmental, material, spiritual, sociopolitical, and social. Although elements of SWB may be shared across cultures, specific distinctions were identified. Active respondents reported the unique contributions of physical activity to the physical, psychological, developmental, and social elements of SWB. The findings suggest that physical activity could enhance the quality of life in Chinese older adults.

scholarly journals Atividade física no lazer, capacidade aeróbia percebida e bem-estar subjetivo de acadêmicos de educação física em diferentes fases do curso

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-21
Author(s):  
Carlos Eduardo Vieira Meira ◽  
Rubian Diego Andrade
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Aerobic Capacity ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Personal Welfare

Objetivo: Identificar como se comportam as variáveis, atividade física no lazer, capacidade aeróbia percebida e o bem-estar subjetivo de acadêmicos ao longo do curso de Educação Física. Método: Para esse estudo foram utilizados três instrumentos, sendo estes a Escala de Bem-estar Pessoal (PWI), Escala de Práticas no Lazer e a Escala de Capacidade Aeróbia Percebida. Resultados: Foram avaliados 115 acadêmicos (79 mulheres e 36 homens), com média de idade de 25,01 (6,2) anos. Identificou-se que 87,5% dos acadêmicos foram considerados ativos fisicamente no início do curso, 95,5% no meio e 91,3% no final. Já para elevada capacidade aeróbia percebida, os resultados foram de 41,7% no início, 40,9% no meio, e 30,4% no final. Quanto ao bem-estar subjetivo, 25% no início, 22,7%, no meio e 34,8% no final do curso foram classificados com alta satisfação com a vida. Conclusão: Os acadêmicos mantem-se fisicamente ativos durante todo o curso. No entanto, esses resultados não corroboraram com a variável capacidade aeróbia percebida que apresentou tendência a diminuir na comparação entre as fases. Quanto à variável de bem-estar subjetivo, permaneceu baixa ao longo do curso, com tendência de aumento no final da graduação.ABSTRACT. Physical activity in leisure, aerobic capacity perceived and subjective wellness of physical education academics throughout the course. Objective: To identify how the variables: physical activity in leisure, aerobic perceived capacity and the subjective well-being of academics during the course of Physical Education. Method: For this study, three instruments were used: the Personal Welfare Scale (PWI), Leisure Practice Scale and the Aerobic Perceived Capacity Scale. We evaluated 115 academics (79 women and 36 men), with a mean age of 25.01 (6.2) years. Results: We evaluated 115 academics (79 women and 36 men), with a mean age of 25.01 (6.2) years. It was identified that 87.5% of the students were considered physically active at the beginning of the course, 95.5% in the middle and 91.3% at the end. Already for high aerobic capacity perceived, the results were 41.7% at the beginning, 40.9% in the middle, and 30.4% at the end. Concerning subjective well-being, 25.0% at the beginning, 22.7% at the middle and 34.8% at the end of the course were classified with high satisfaction with life. Conclusions: Due to these results, it is suggested that, during graduation, with the achievement of knowledge about Physical Education, the academics improved their subjective perception about physical capacity and improved well-being.

scholarly journals Elevating Subjective Well-Being Through Physical Exercises: An Intervention Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Iwon ◽  
Julia Skibinska ◽  
Dorota Jasielska ◽  
Sonia Kalwarczyk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Longitudinal Design ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Physical Exercises

Background: Physical activity is associated with higher levels of subjective well-being. However, little research has been conducted in naturalistic conditions with a longitudinal design. In the current study, we aimed to examine whether regular activity initiation can impact happiness, life satisfaction, and self-esteem 4 weeks later.Methods: The sample (N = 217, 124 women) was divided into three groups based on level of physical activity (active people, beginners, and inactive people). The participants completed measures of happiness, satisfaction with life, self-esteem, and a survey on physical activity. Ninety-five of participants who completed the same set of measures sent by email after 4 weeks were included in the analyses.Results: The study showed a strong relationship between subjective well-being and physical activity. Active people showed higher levels of happiness and self-esteem compared to beginners and inactive people and a higher level of life satisfaction than inactive people. Furthermore, after 4 weeks of exercising, beginners revealed greater life satisfaction and happiness compared to the baseline.Conclusion: These findings confirm that regular physical activity leads to higher levels of well-being. It seems that even a short engagement in physical activity (4 weeks) may contribute to an increase in subjective well-being.

scholarly journals Association of self-perceived income sufficiency with cognitive impairment among older adults: a population-based study in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Muhammad ◽  
Shobhit Srivastava ◽  
T. V. Sekher
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Activities Of Daily Living ◽  
Psychological Health ◽  
Daily Living ◽  
Basic Needs ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Asset Ownership ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background Greater cognitive performance has been shown to be associated with better mental and physical health and lower mortality. The present study contributes to the existing literature on the linkages of self-perceived income sufficiency and cognitive impairment. Study also provides additional insights on other socioeconomic and health-related variables that are associated with cognitive impairment in older ages. Methods Data for this study is derived from the 'Building Knowledge Base on Population Ageing in India'. The final sample size for the analysis after removing missing cases was 9176 older adults. Descriptive along with bivariate analyses were presented to show the plausible associations of cognitive impairment with potential risk factors using the chi-square test. Also, binary logistic regression analysis was performed to provide the relationship between cognitive impairment and risk factors. The software used was STATA 14. Results About 43% of older adults reported that they had no source of income and 7.2% had income but not sufficient to fulfil their basic needs. Older adults with income but partially sufficient to fulfil their basic needs had 39% significantly higher likelihood to suffer from cognitive impairment than older adults who had sufficient income [OR: 1.39; OR: 1.21–1.59]. Likelihood of cognitive impairment was low among older adults with asset ownership than older adults with no asset ownership [OR: 0.83; CI: 0.72–0.95]. Again, older adults who work by compulsion (73.3%) or felt mental or physical stress due to work (57.6%) had highest percentage of cognitive impairment. Moreover, older adults with poor self-rated health, low instrumental activities of daily living, low activities of daily living, low subjective well-being and low psychological health were at increased risk for cognitive impairment. Conclusion The study highlights the pressing need for care and support and especially financial incentives in the old age to preserve cognitive health. Further, while planning geriatric health care for older adults in India, priority must be given to financially backward, with no asset ownership, with poor health status, older-older, widowed, and illiterate older individuals, as they are more vulnerable to cognitive impairment.

scholarly journals Family Solidarity, Social Support, Loneliness, and Well-Being Among Older Adults in Rural China

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 319-320
Author(s):  
Xiaoyan Zhang ◽  
Merril Silverstein
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Adult Children ◽  
Child Support ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Total Population ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Subjective Well Being

Abstract China is experiencing a large increase in elderly population. In 2019, China’s population aged 60 and above had reached 253 million, accounting for 18.1% of the total population (National Bureau of Statistics of China, 2020). By 2050, the number of adults aged 60+ would be up to 430 million, reaching one third of the total population (Du, Zhai & Chen, 2005). Considering such a rapid aging process and the existing large number of older adults in China, it becomes imperative to investigate how psychosocial factors affect this group’s subjective well-being. This study proposed that, among older adults, higher support received from each of the three relational sources (adult children, family and friends) were associated with reduced loneliness and improved well-being. Structural equation modeling was conducted using a sample of rural adults aged 60 and older (N= 1142) from the 2018 wave of data from the Longitudinal Study of Older Adults in Anhui Province, China. Findings indicated that support from adult children directly and indirectly decreased older adults’ depression and improved their life satisfaction through loneliness; while support from family members directly decreased depression but did not directly improve life satisfaction or indirectly improve well-being through loneliness. Although support from friends did not have a significant impact on older adults’ well-being, it indirectly improved well-being through reduced loneliness. Findings have implications for programs or interventions targeting both parent -adult-child support and friends support and reducing rural older adults’ loneliness.

Life satisfaction and increased self-perceived attractiveness as psychological benefits of physical activity

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 477-484
Author(s):  
Paulina Barczak ◽  
Hanna Bednarek
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Young Adults ◽  
Satisfaction With Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Dance Training ◽  
Crossfit Training ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Scientific Argument

The studies demonstrate the relationship between higher level of life satisfaction and exercise. The purpose of this article was to determine what type of physical activity, CrossFit training or Latin Dance, positively impacts the level of life satisfaction and self-perceived physical attractiveness in young adults. After CrossFit and Latin Dance training participants declared greater overall satisfaction with life, greater life optimism, increased self-efficacy and greater self-esteem. The results of the authors’ study may be an important contribution to the discussion about factors influencing human well-being. Furthermore, the research could be a scientific argument to promote physical activity among young adults.

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