Self-regulation and Physical Activity: The Relationship in Older Adults

Understanding periods of the year associated with higher risk for falling and less physical activity may guide fall prevention and activity promotion for older adults. We examined the relationship between weather and seasons on falls and physical activity in a three-year cohort of older adults with glaucoma. Participants recorded falls information via monthly calendars and participated in four one-week accelerometer trials (baseline and per study year). Across 240 participants, there were 406 falls recorded over 7569 person-months, of which 163 were injurious (40%). In separate multivariable regression models incorporating generalized estimating equations, temperature, precipitation, and seasons were not significantly associated with the odds of falling, average daily steps, or average daily active minutes. However, every 10 °C increase in average daily temperature was associated with 24% higher odds of a fall being injurious, as opposed to non-injurious (p = 0.04). The odds of an injurious fall occurring outdoors, as opposed to indoors, were greater with higher average temperatures (OR per 10 °C = 1.46, p = 0.03) and with the summer season (OR = 2.69 vs. winter, p = 0.03). Falls and physical activity should be understood as year-round issues for older adults, although the likelihood of injury and the location of fall-related injuries may change with warmer season and temperatures.

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Directionality in the Relationship of Self-regulation, Self-efficacy, and Mood Changes in Facilitating Improved Physical Activity and Nutrition Behaviors: Extending Behavioral Theory to Improve Weight-Loss Treatment Effects

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior ◽

10.1016/j.jneb.2017.03.004 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 49 (6) ◽

pp. 505-512.e1 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

James J. Annesi ◽

Linda L. Vaughn

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Weight Loss ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Treatment Effects ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Behavioral Theory ◽

Weight Loss Treatment ◽

Mood Changes ◽

Relationship Of ◽

The Relationship

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Relationship Between Mental Health, Resilience, and Physical Activity in Older Adults: A 2-Year Longitudinal Study

Journal of Aging and Physical Activity ◽

10.1123/japa.2020-0264 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-9

Author(s):

Maria Priscila Wermelinger Ávila ◽

Jimilly Caputo Corrêa ◽

Alessandra Lamas Granero Lucchetti ◽

Giancarlo Lucchetti

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Regression Models ◽

Linear Regression Models ◽

Physically Active ◽

Effective Interventions ◽

Self Sufficiency ◽

The Relationship

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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The relationship between physical activity attitude and life satisfaction: A sample of university students in Turkey

Work ◽

10.3233/wor-213553 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Cihan Ayhan ◽

Özkan Işik ◽

Zülbiye Kaçay

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Life Satisfaction ◽

Correlation Analysis ◽

University Students ◽

Pearson Correlation ◽

Self Regulation ◽

Outcome Expectation ◽

Satisfaction With Life Scale ◽

Significant Difference ◽

The Relationship

BACKGROUND: Physical activity is very important for a healthy life in the human existence, and regular physical activity and high attitudes towards physical activity can contribute to higher levels of life satisfaction of individuals. OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed to investigate the relationship between university students’ attitudes towards physical activity and their life satisfaction levels. METHODS: In the study, the Cognitive Behavioral Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to measure the participants’ attitudes towards physical activity. In order to measure the participants’ life satisfaction levels, The Satisfaction with Life Scale was used. Descriptive statistics, independent sample t-test, One-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation analysis, and regression analysis were used in the analysis of the obtained data. RESULTS: According to gender, it was determined that there was a statistically significant difference both in the result expectation and self-regulation sub-dimensions of physical activity attitude and the total score of physical activity attitude. When the correlation analysis results were analyzed, the statistically significant positive relationship between life satisfaction and outcome expectation, self-regulation sub-dimensions of physical activity attitude, and the total score of physical activity attitude was determined. Also, it was found that the attitude towards physical activity explained approximately 6%of life satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: It was determined that as the attitudes of the participants towards physical activity increased, their life satisfaction increased.

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The Relationship between Chronotype, Physical Activity and the Estimated Risk of Dementia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17103701 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (10) ◽

pp. 3701

Author(s):

Ngeemasara Thapa ◽

Boram Kim ◽

Ja-Gyeong Yang ◽

Hye-Jin Park ◽

Minwoo Jang ◽

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Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Mental State ◽

Mini Mental State Examination ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Daily Physical Activity ◽

Estimated Risk ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽

The Relationship ◽

State Examination

Our study examined the association between chronotype, daily physical activity, and the estimated risk of dementia in 170 community-dwelling older adults. Chronotype was assessed with the Horne–Östberg Morningness–Eveningness Questionnaire (MEQ). Daily physical activity (of over 3 METs) was measured with a tri-axial accelerometer. The Korean version of the Mini-Mental State Examination (K-MMSE) was used to measure the estimated risk of dementia. The evening chronotype, low daily physical activity, and dementia were positively associated with each other. The participants with low physical activity alongside evening preference had 3.05 to 3.67 times higher estimated risk of developing dementia, and participants with low physical activity and morning preference had 1.95 to 2.26 times higher estimated risk than those with high physical activity and morning preference. Our study design does not infer causation. Nevertheless, our findings suggest that chronotype and daily physical activity are predictors of the risk of having dementia in older adults aged 70 years and above.

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Relevance of urban green space for physical activity and health-related quality of life in older adults

Quality in Ageing and Older Adults ◽

10.1108/qaoa-01-2018-0002 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 158-166 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Evi Petersen ◽

Gerhard Schoen ◽

Gunnar Liedtke ◽

Astrid Zech

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Physical Activity ◽

Older Adults ◽

Linear Regression ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Content Type ◽

Related Quality ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults ◽

The Relationship

Purpose Urban green space (UGS) shows to be a sustainable resource stimulating physical activity, health and quality of life in the general population. With regard to an aging European population, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the relationship between UGS, physical activity and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in community-dwelling older adults. Design/methodology/approach Cross-sectional survey data were provided by a sample from Hamburg (Germany), consisting of 272 adults aged⩾65 years. Respondents answered questions regarding HRQoL (Short Form 12), physical activity (German-PAQ-50+) and exposure to UGS. The authors applied a linear regression to analyse the relationship between weekly duration of exposure to UGS and physical activity. While controlling for confounding factors, the authors used a multivariate linear regression model to detect effects on HRQoL. Findings A significant effect (adjusted R2: 4.3 per cent; p-value⩽0.001) was found for weekly duration of exposure to UGS and weekly physical activity. Multiple linear regression showed significant positive effects of weekly duration of exposure to UGS (p=0.010) and weekly time of physical activity (p=0.017) on HRQoL. Age, sex and feeling of satisfaction were identified as relevant confounding factors. Research limitations/implications Future research should continue to explore the indicators that mediate an increase of physical activity and HRQoL in the heterogeneous age band of older adults. Practical implications Findings suggest that community-dwelling older adults are likely to benefit from higher amounts of time in UGS since it is positively associated with both physical activity and HRQoL. Therefore, urban planners should explicitly consider the demands of community-dwelling older adults towards UGS. Originality/value This study is one of the first to examine the relationship between UGS, physical activity and HRQoL in older adults.

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