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- Title
The Mediating Effects of Resilience, Morale, and Sense of Coherence Between Physical Activity and Perceived Physical/Mental Health Among Japanese Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study.
- Authors
Kukihara, Hiroko; Yamawaki, Niwako; Ando, Michiyo; Tamura, Yoshiko; Arita, Kumi; Nakashima, Emiko
- Abstract
The aim of this study was to examine the mediating effects of resilience, morale, and sense of coherence on the relationship between physical activity and respondents' perceived physical/mental health and depression among community-dwelling older adults in Japan. The study included 369 participants with an average age of 74 years from Kasuishimohara District in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. They completed a survey that included the Resilience Scale, the Sense of Coherence Scale, the Medical Outcomes Short Form 8, the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form), and a demographic questionnaire. The results of the path mediation analyses revealed that resilience and morale fully mediated the relationship between physical activity and perceived physical/mental health and depression. However, sense of coherence was not a significant mediator. Some intervention programs are suggested to maximize the effects of physical activity on one's well-being. At-risk populations who need such programs are also discussed.
- Subjects
JAPAN; MORALE; MENTAL depression; HEALTH; PATH analysis (Statistics); PSYCHOLOGICAL tests; QUESTIONNAIRES; PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience; SELF-perception in old age; WELL-being; INDEPENDENT living; CROSS-sectional method; PHYSICAL activity; GERIATRIC Depression Scale
- Publication
Journal of Aging & Physical Activity, 2018, Vol 26, Issue 4, p544
- ISSN
1063-8652
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1123/japa.2017-0265