A Study of Factors and Influences Relationship to Exercise Behavior of the Elderly in Lishui City
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
Background and Aim: Exercise behavior in the elderly is crucial for maintaining physical health, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Regular physical activity helps prevent chronic diseases, improves mobility, and enhances mental health, contributing to a higher quality of life and independence in aging populations. This study aims to examine the influence of physical activity behavior among elderly individuals in Lishui City. The research specifically explores the role of individual health status, demographic characteristics (age, gender, and education level), sports skills, family support, and environmental factors such as the accessibility of sports facilities in shaping exercise habits in physical activity among older adults.
Materials and Methods: The sample group of 497 elderly people using stratified random sampling was selected from 9 exercise points in 9 districts and counties of Lishui City. The questionnaire was from 10 expert people, and the reliability of the questionnaire with Cronbach's Alpha coefficient was 0.73, indicating high confidence in the questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using frequency, percent, correlation coefficients, and Pearson’s, and survey data was performed using Kaplan-Meier Estimator & Cox Proportional Hazards Model.
Results: The results indicate that exercise skills (fitness skills and perceived exercise efficacy) and environmental factors (such as family support) significantly impact the rate at which older adults develop and maintain exercise habits.
Conclusion: This study identifies key factors influencing elderly exercise behavior in Lishui City, including physical, mental, social, and moral health, as well as sleep quality and diet. Age, gender, education, and economic status shape exercise participation, while fitness skills and family support significantly impact habit formation. Skill improvement enhances exercise efficiency, while family support fosters motivation and long-term adherence. The interaction between skill proficiency and social support plays a crucial role in accelerating and sustaining regular exercise habits among older adults.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Copyright on any article in the International Journal of Sociologies and Anthropologies Science Reviews is retained by the author(s) under the under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. Permission to use text, content, images, etc. of publication. Any user to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of articles, crawl them for indexing, pass them as data to software, or use them for any other lawful purpose. But do not use it for commercial use or with the intent to benefit any business.
References
Bai, F., Leng, M., Zhang, Y., Guo, J., & Wang, Z. (2023). Effectiveness of intensive versus regular or no exercise in older adults after hip fracture surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal Brazilian of Physical Therapy, 27(1), 482-490.
Bromell, L., & Cagney, K. A. (2014). Companionship in the neighborhood context: older adults' living arrangements and perceptions of social cohesion. Journal Research on Aging, 36(2), 228–243.
Carrapatoso, S., Ramalho, J., & Resende, R. (2020). The role of social support in the elderly's physical activity. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 28(3), 423–432.
Chen, S., Malete, L., & Ling, J. (2022). An examination of physical activity guidelines and health-related quality of life among U.S. older adults. Journal Preventive Medicine, 15(6), 986-992.
Foley, A., Hillier, S., & Barnard, R. (2011). Effectiveness of once-weekly gym-based exercise programs for older adults post discharge from day rehabilitation: a randomized controlled trial. Journal of Sports Medicine, 45(12), 978–986.
Gooijers, J., Pauwels, L., Hehl, M., Seer, C., Cuypers, K., & Swinnen, S. P. (2024). Aging, brain plasticity, and motor learning. Journal Ageing Research Reviews, 10(2), 2569-2575.
Hemmeter, U. M., & Ngamsri, T. (2022). Körperliche Aktivität und psychische Gesundheit: Fokus Alter Journal Physical Activity and Mental Health in the Elderly, 110(4), 193–198.
Igarashi, Y., & Nogami, Y. (2018). The effect of regular aquatic exercise on blood pressure: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 25(2), 190–199.
Jenkin, C. R., Eime, R. M., Westerbeek, H., O'Sullivan, G., & van Uffelen, J. G. Z. (2017). Sport and aging: a systematic review of the determinants and trends of participation in sport for older adults. Journal Public Health, 17(1), 976-985.
Jung, Y. H., Park, J. B., Kang, A., & Cho, K. C. (2023). The elderly's satisfaction with physical activity programs in senior welfare centers. Journal Frontiers in Public Health, 11(2), 612-618.
King, D. K., Glasgow, R. E., Toobert, D. J., Strycker, L. A., Estabrooks, P. A., & Osuna, D. (2011). Self-efficacy, perceived barriers, and social support as mediators of the relationship between physical environment and physical activity among older adults. Journal Health Psychology, 30(1), 84–92.
Lee, P. G., Jackson, E. A., & Richardson, C. R. (2017). Exercise Prescriptions in Older Adults. Journal American Family Physician, 95(7), 425–432.
Lerche, S., Gutfreund, A., Brockmann, K., Hobert, M. A., Wurster, I., Sünkel, U., et al. (2018). Effect of physical activity on cognitive flexibility, depression and RBD in healthy elderly. Journal Clinical neurology and neurosurgery, 16(5), 88–93.
Molanorouzi, K., Khoo, S., & Morris, T. (2015). Motives for adult participation in physical activity: type of activity, age, and gender. Journal BMC Public Health, 15(2), 66-74.
Norouzi, E., Vaezmosavi, M., Gerber, M., Pühse, U., & Brand, S. (2019). Dual-task training on cognition and resistance training improved both balance and working memory in older people. Journal The Physician and Sports Medicine, 47(4), 471–478.
Roe, J., Mondschein, A., Neale, C., Barnes, L., Boukhechba, M., & Lopez, S. (2020). The Urban Built Environment, Walking and Mental Health Outcomes Among Older Adults: A Pilot Study. Journal Frontiers in Public Health, 8(6), 575-582.
Singh, R., Pattisapu, A., & Emery, M. S. (2020). US Physical Activity Guidelines: Current state, impact, and future directions. Journal Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine, 30(7), 407–412.
Wang, Z., & Wei, G. (2022). Effects of Sports Public Goods on the Health of the Elderly: Empirical Evidence from China. Journal Social work in public health, 37(4), 370–380.
Wu, Y., Zhang, Q., Huang, Y., & Qiu, S. (2022). Seeking medical services among rural empty-nest elderly in China: a qualitative study. Journal BMC geriatrics, 22(1), 202-208.
Yamane, T. (1967). Statistics: An introductory analysis (2nd ed.). Harper and Row.
Zhou, Z., Wang, L., Ye, R., & Yue, H. (2023). A humanistic-care factors application hierarchical design model for intelligent elderly products. Journal Heliyon, 9(3), 734-740.
