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Physical Fitness, Exercise Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Adulthood: A Systematic Review

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  • María del Rocio Medrano-Ureña

    (Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Córdoba, Avenida San Alberto Magno, s/n, 14071 Córdoba, Spain)

  • Rosario Ortega-Ruiz

    (Psychology Department, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Córdoba, Avenida San Alberto Magno, s/n, 14071 Córdoba, Spain)

  • Juan de Dios Benítez-Sillero

    (Department of Specifics Didactics, Faculty of Education Sciences, University of Córdoba Avenida San Alberto Magno, s/n, 14071 Córdoba, Spain)

Abstract

Background: The aim of the present work is the elaboration of a systematic review of existing research on physical fitness, self-efficacy for physical exercise, and quality of life in adulthood. Method: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement guidelines, and based on the findings in 493 articles, the final sample was composed of 37 articles, which were reviewed to show whether self-efficacy has previously been studied as a mediator in the relationship between physical fitness and quality of life in adulthood. Results: The results indicate that little research exists in relation to healthy, populations with the majority being people with pathology. Physical fitness should be considered as a fundamental aspect in determining the functional capacity of the person. Aerobic capacity was the most evaluated and the 6-min walk test was the most used. Only one article shows the joint relationship between the three variables. Conclusions: We discuss the need to investigate the mediation of self-efficacy in relation to the value of physical activity on quality of life and well-being in the healthy adult population in adult life.

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  • María del Rocio Medrano-Ureña & Rosario Ortega-Ruiz & Juan de Dios Benítez-Sillero, 2020. "Physical Fitness, Exercise Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Adulthood: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-19, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:17:p:6343-:d:406628
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    1. Haibo Tian & Wenting Zhou & Yajun Qiu & Zheng Zou, 2022. "The Role of Recreation Specialization and Self-Efficacy on Life Satisfaction: The Mediating Effect of Flow Experience," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(6), pages 1-10, March.
    2. Katarzyna Kotarska & Maria Alicja Nowak & Leonard Nowak & Paweł Król & Artur Sochacki & Katarzyna Sygit & Marian Sygit, 2021. "Physical Activity and Quality of Life of University Students, Their Parents, and Grandparents in Poland—Selected Determinants," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-15, April.

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