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  • Public Health

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  • Social integration and support are crucial for physical activity.
  • Partner status is a key indicator of social integration in interventions.
  • Previous research suggests social factors influence health behaviors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of partner involvement on physical activity adoption and maintenance in older adults.
  • To examine how social support differentially predicts physical activity across various partner status groups.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 302 adults aged 60-95 years.
  • Two measurement points: baseline (leaflet intervention) and 4-week follow-up.
  • Categorization into three partner status groups: partner participated, partner did not participate, or single.

Main Results:

  • Physical activity increased significantly in participants whose partners joined the intervention.
  • No significant changes in physical activity were observed for singles or those with non-participating partners.
  • Social support positively correlated with physical activity in couples participating together, but negatively for singles or when partners did not participate.

Conclusions:

  • Joint partner participation in physical activity interventions enhances older adults' physical activity.
  • Social support is beneficial for physical activity when couples engage together.
  • Singles or those with non-participating partners may experience reduced activity and potentially negative effects from misguided social support.