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Physical Activity Practice, Life Satisfaction, and Loneliness Among Older Adults: A Study Based on Social Network
Enedina Quiroga Sánchez1, María Teresa Gómez-Alonso2, Natalia Arias Ramos1
1SALBIS Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de León, Ponferrada, Spain.
Group physical activity programs for older adults (OAs) significantly boosted life satisfaction and physical activity levels while reducing loneliness. These intergenerational university-community initiatives also strengthened social connections, demonstrating clear psychosocial benefits.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Older adults (OAs) participated in group physical activity programs.
- Programs were conducted in a university-community collaboration setting.
- Study focused on assessing changes in physical activity, life satisfaction, and loneliness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of group physical activity on OAs' well-being.
- To analyze relationships between physical activity, life satisfaction, and loneliness.
- To identify a leadership profile within the program.
Main Methods:
- Quasiexperimental pre-post group study design.
- Quantitative analysis of physical activity, life satisfaction, and loneliness.
- Social network analysis to assess social connections.
Main Results:
- Significant increase in high life satisfaction reported.
- Decrease in severe to moderate loneliness levels observed.
- Increased adherence to WHO physical activity recommendations and social network ties.
Conclusions:
- Intergenerational group physical activity programs yield significant psychosocial benefits for OAs.
- Programs improve life satisfaction, reduce loneliness, and enhance social connections.
- Findings support the importance of such programs for OA well-being and have implications for policy and practice.
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