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Associations between everyday physical activity and morale in older adults
Albin Dahlin Almevall1, Patrik Wennberg2, Karin Zingmark3
1Department of Health Science, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden; Department of Healthcare, Region Norrbotten, Luleå, Sweden.
Geriatric Nursing (New York, N.Y.)
|September 13, 2022
Summary
Objective physical activity, like walking, is linked to higher morale in older adults. Promoting daily movement, even light activity, may boost well-being in seniors.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Objective measurement of physical activity (PA) and its relation to well-being in older adults is under-researched.
- Existing studies often lack objective measures or focus on general populations, not specific geriatric well-being indicators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between objectively measured everyday physical activity and sedentary behavior with morale in adults aged 80 and older.
- To utilize a morale measure specifically designed for the geriatric population.
Main Methods:
- Seventy-seven participants (mean age 84.3 years) wore accelerometers for at least 5 days to objectively measure physical activity and sedentary behavior.
- Morale was assessed using the Philadelphia Geriatric Center Morale Scale (PGCMS).
Main Results:
- Higher PGCMS scores (indicating better morale) were significantly associated with increased daily steps and time spent stepping.
- Stepping at higher intensities (>75 steps per minute) also showed a positive correlation with morale.
- No significant association was found between sedentary behavior and PGCMS scores.
Conclusions:
- Objectively measured physical activity, particularly walking and upright posture, is positively associated with morale in older adults.
- Promoting walking or simply standing may be beneficial for geriatric morale, suggesting a potential bidirectional relationship.
- Further research could explore the causal pathways between physical activity and morale in the elderly.
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