A Study on the Relationship Between Mental Health Variables and Physical Activity Variables in the Clinical Group of North Korean Defectors: A Pilot Study

The aim of this study was to longitudinally investigate the association between resilience and mental health in older adults and to determine the influence of physical activity on this relationship. A total of 291 older adults were included in a 2-year follow-up study. Adjusted linear regression models evaluated the association between resilience at baseline and mental health after 2 years in sufficiently and insufficiently physically active older adults. A negative correlation was found between resilience at baseline and depression, anxiety, and stress after 2 years for the overall sample. This association changed after stratifying the group. Sufficiently physically active individuals made greater use of the resilience components “Self-Sufficiency” and “Perseverance,” whereas insufficiently physically active individuals made greater use of “Meaning of Life” and “Existential Singularity.” Physical activity can influence the relationship between resilience and mental health. These results can help guide the devising of more effective interventions for this age group.

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An Assessment of Proximity of Fitness Facilities and Equipment and Actual Perceived Usage by Undergraduate University Students: A Pilot Study

Recreational Sports Journal ◽

10.1123/rsj.37.2.123 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 37 (2) ◽

pp. 123-135 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Rebecca Allen ◽

Craig M. Ross

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Undergraduate Students ◽

Social Cognitive ◽

Cognitive Theory ◽

Division I ◽

Exercise Frequency ◽

Undergraduate University Students ◽

Intensity Of Exercise ◽

The Relationship

This pilot study examined the relationship between proximity of fitness facilities and equipment and actual perceived usage by undergraduate students at a Division I university, while acknowledging the role that Social Cognitive Theory plays in fitness. As a pilot study, the primary purpose was to gauge whether the study design and instruments used were appropriate for the overall purpose. Intensity of exercise, frequency of exercise, length of physical activity sessions, as well as a variety of other constructs were analyzed through correlational analysis to determine significance. The Godin Leisure-Time Exercise Questionnaire and the Perceived Environments Related to Physical Activity Questionnaire were modified for data collection. Findings of the pilot study revealed no significance in the proximity of fitness facilities and the amount of physical activity participation. However, the frequency of physical activity was significantly related to the availability of fitness equipment in an individual's home. Data collected from this study will be used to conduct further research on wider populations to investigate the proximity of fitness facilities and it's correlation with physical activity.

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The Relationship Between Physical Activity, Health, and Well-Being

European Journal of Health Psychology ◽

10.1027/2512-8442/a000070 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 28 (2) ◽

pp. 59-70

Author(s):

Kristine Klussman ◽

Julia Langer ◽

Austin Lee Nichols

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Meaning In Life ◽

Well Being ◽

Self Report ◽

Community Based ◽

Activity Intensity ◽

Different Types ◽

The Relationship ◽

Health And Well Being

Abstract. Background: Most people are comfortable asserting the beneficial effects of physical exercise on mental health and well-being. However, little research has examined how different types of physical activity affect these outcomes. Aims: The current study sought to provide a comprehensive understanding of the differential relationships between different types of physical activity and various aspects of health and well-being. In addition, we sought to understand the role of self-connection in these relationships. Method: One hundred forty-three participants completed a questionnaire designed to measure their current weekly activity as well as their current health and well-being. Specifically, we examined three intensities of activity (walking, moderate, and vigorous) and three types of activity (team-based, community-based, and not team nor community-based) on self-reported health, anxiety, depression, affect, flourishing, job satisfaction, life satisfaction, and meaning in life. In addition, we examined self-connection as a possible moderator of these relationships. Results: Results suggested that physical activity was inconsistently related to health and well-being, and activity intensity and type were important to understanding these relationships. In contrast, self-connection reliably related to health and well-being and moderated the relationship between activity type and the presence of meaning. Limitations: The cross-sectional, self-report nature of the study limits its contribution. In addition, we only examined a subset of all physical activities that people engage in. Conclusion: In all, results suggest that the relationships between physical activity, mental health, and well-being are tenuous, at best. Future research needs to examine these relationships further and continue to examine self-connection to determine how to best increase health and well-being through physical activity.

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Positive mental health mediates the relationship between physical activity and suicide-related outcomes: a three-year follow-up study

Current Psychology ◽

10.1007/s12144-020-01152-x ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Julia Brailovskaia ◽

Tobias Teismann ◽

Jürgen Margraf

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Positive Mental Health ◽

Follow Up Study ◽

The Relationship

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The Clergy and Art Therapy

Journal of Pastoral Care ◽

10.1177/002234099805200306 ◽

1998 ◽

Vol 52 (3) ◽

pp. 261-266 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Bert Kae-Jé

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Art Therapy ◽

Social Attitudes ◽

Additional Research ◽

Target Group ◽

Small Pilot Study ◽

Art Activities ◽

The Relationship

Defines the professional minister as subject to confining social attitudes and expectations. Posits clergy as good candidates for art therapy. Reports on a small pilot study that field tested a curriculum exploring the relationship between preaching and mental health and made use of several art activities. Uses results of this study to illustrate art therapy's potential to free clergy for authentic expression and to explore the potential and the problems posed by clergy as a target group for additional research.

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The relationship between the built environment and habitual levels of physical activity in South African older adults: a pilot study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-015-1853-8 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Tracy L. Kolbe-Alexander ◽

Kyla Pacheco ◽

Simone A. Tomaz ◽

David Karpul ◽

Estelle V. Lambert

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Pilot Study ◽

Built Environment ◽

South African ◽

The Relationship

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A pilot study of the relationship between diet and mental health in female university students enrolled in a training course for registered dietitians

Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine ◽

10.1007/s12199-016-0535-1 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 21 (5) ◽

pp. 345-349 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kazumi Dokai Mochimasu ◽

Nobuyuki Miyatake ◽

Ayako Hase

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Pilot Study ◽

University Students ◽

Registered Dietitians ◽

Training Course ◽

The Relationship

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The relationship between physical activity and mental health varies across activity intensity levels and dimensions of mental health among women and men

Public Health Nutrition ◽

10.1017/s1368980009992825 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 13 (8) ◽

pp. 1207-1214 ◽

Cited By ~ 52

Author(s):

Melinda Asztalos ◽

Ilse De Bourdeaudhuij ◽

Greet Cardon

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

General Population ◽

Well Being ◽

Population Based ◽

Moderate Intensity ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Activity Intensity ◽

Secondary Analyses ◽

The Relationship

AbstractObjectiveTo explore gender-specific variations related to activity intensity in the relationship between physical activity (PA) and mental health (MH). Evaluating whether psychological well-being enhances with increases in PA at recommended levels and above, in the general population.DesignCross-sectional.SettingPopulation-based, representative for Belgium.SubjectsA total of 6803 adults aged 25–64 years from the Belgian National Health Interview Survey.ResultsMultiple logistic regression analyses showed that clearly different intensity levels characterised the PA that associated with MH in women and men. In men, inverse associations existed between participation in vigorous-intensity PA and feelings of depression (OR = 0·580; 95 % CI 0·405, 0·830), anxiety (OR = 0·547; 95 % CI 0·364, 0·821) and symptoms of somatisation (OR = 0·590; 95 % CI 0·398, 0·874). In women, positive associations existed between walking and emotional well-being (OR = 1·202; 95 % CI 1·038, 1·394) and inverse associations between participation in moderate-intensity PA and symptoms of somatisation (OR = 0·737; 95 % CI 0·556, 0·977). Secondary analyses confirmed that differences in psychological complaints were significant for vigorous PA in men, and for moderate PA in women, whereas differences in emotional well-being were significant for walking exclusively in women.ConclusionsIn the general population, the PA–MH relationship is always positive, regardless of activity intensity. In men, it addresses complaints (symptoms, palpable discomfort) and the optimal PA intensity is high. In women, it addresses complaints, but also distress (lowered mood, disturbing anxiety, altered well-being) and the PA intensity is mild.

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