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Does Attraction Toward Physical Activity Predict Physical Activity Behavior in Older Adults?
Brynn L Hudgins1, Yeongjun Seo1, Kelsey M Bittel1
1Department of Kinesiology, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, USA.
Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
|August 19, 2024
Summary
Positive feelings toward physical activity (PA) were linked to more steps and moderate-to-vigorous activity in older adults at one time point. However, this association did not predict future physical activity levels in the study.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Gerontology
- Exercise Physiology
Background:
- Limited research exists on the link between physical activity (PA) affective experiences and behavior.
- Understanding the motivational outcomes of PA is crucial for promoting health in older adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between attraction (positive feelings) versus antipathy (negative feelings) toward PA and device-measured PA in older adults.
Main Methods:
- 139 older adults (71% female, mean age 70.5 years) participated.
- Participants completed assessments of PA affective experiences.
- 14 days of device-based accelerometry were used to measure PA at two time points.
Main Results:
- Greater attraction toward PA at Time 1 was significantly associated with higher steps and moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA at Time 1.
- However, attraction toward PA at Time 1 did not significantly predict steps or moderate-to-vigorous intensity PA at Time 2.
Conclusions:
- While immediate affective experiences correlate with current PA, their longitudinal predictive power for older adults requires further investigation.
- Interventions aiming to increase PA in older adults should focus on fostering positive affective experiences during activity, acknowledging individual and contextual influences.
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