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Perceived Health, Depression and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults: Physical Activity and Osteoarticular Disease

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  • Olga Molinero

    (Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED) and Department of Physical Education, University of León, University Campus, 24071 León, Spain)

  • Alfonso Salguero

    (Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED) and Department of Physical Education, University of León, University Campus, 24071 León, Spain)

  • Sara Márquez

    (Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED) and Department of Physical Education, University of León, University Campus, 24071 León, Spain)

Abstract

Osteoarticular diseases are one of the effects of aging, and they are related to physical, psychological, and social functions. Physical activity seems to slow the start and progression of these kinds of illnesses and presents benefits for psychosocial health. The main aim of the study was to investigate the possible effect of physical activity level (Yale Physical Activity Survey) on quality of life (SF-36 Health Questionnaire), subjective psychological well-being (Psychological Well-being Scale), and depression levels (Geriatric Depression Scale), depending on osteoarticular illness. The sample consisted of 263 Spanish adults aged 65 to 98 years who had high or low physical activity (assessed by YPAS Questionnaire) and osteoarticular disease. Results show that physical activity influences the perceived quality of life, depression levels, and subjective well-being in older adults regardless of osteoarticular disease. The present study suggests the need for promoting physical exercise due to its proven positive impact on older adults’ mental health, entailing a significant reduction in the risks of suffering from a variety of frequent diseases and disorders.

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  • Olga Molinero & Alfonso Salguero & Sara Márquez, 2021. "Perceived Health, Depression and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults: Physical Activity and Osteoarticular Disease," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(15), pages 1-11, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:13:y:2021:i:15:p:8157-:d:598621
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    1. Izaro Esain & Susana María Gil & Iratxe Duñabeitia & Ana Rodriguez-Larrad & Iraia Bidaurrazaga-Letona, 2021. "Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Physical Activity and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults Who Regularly Exercise," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(7), pages 1-11, March.
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