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¹Secretaria Estadual de Educação Cultura e Desporto/SECD/RN, Universidade Estadual Vale do Acarú/RN. marysxavier@yahoo.com.br

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Elderly individuals perceive physical activity as crucial for happiness, well-being, and health. This research explores their social representations of exercise, highlighting its biopsychosocial benefits for seniors.

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Social Psychology
Public Health

Context:

Understanding the social representations of physical activity among senior citizens is vital for promoting healthy aging.
The study addresses the need to explore the perceptions and values associated with physical activity in older adults.
North-eastern Brazil serves as the geographical context for this investigation into the elderly's views on exercise.

Purpose:

To analyze senior citizens' perceptions of needs and social values related to physical activity.
To investigate the social representations of physical activity within the 3rd age population.
To identify the psychological, social, and biophysical dimensions of physical activity as perceived by the elderly.

Summary:

A qualitative study using the free word association technique with 62 participants (aged 50-78) identified key elements in the social representation of physical activity.
Results indicated a psychological dimension (happiness, well-being), a social dimension (dancing), and a biophysical dimension (gymnastics, water-gymnastics, health).
The term 'happiness' was most prominent, and physical activity was seen as contributing to a life with more health and quality.

Impact:

The findings reveal a positive association between physical activity, social interaction, and well-being in the elderly.
The study underscores the elderly's belief in the physical-motor and health benefits of regular exercise.
The social representation of physical activity among the studied group aligns with its biopsychosocial dimension, emphasizing holistic health benefits.