Activity and psychological well-being in older people

Warr, Peter; Butcher, Vicky; Robertson, Ivan T.

doi:10.1080/13607860410001649662

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“…For example, a recent study of community-dwelling middle-aged and older adults found that those who engaged in more activities reported greater affective well-being and life satisfaction (Warr, Butcher, & Robertson, 2004). Another study found that individuals with major depressive disorder experienced a significant increase in positive affective states (i.e., positive well-being and vigor) following 30 minutes of aerobic physical exercise (Bartholomew, Morrison, & Ciccolo, 2005).…”

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Engagement in Activities Is Associated With Affective Arousal in Alzheimer's Caregivers: A Preliminary Examination of the Temporal Relations Between Activity and Affect

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The primary purpose of this study was to examine the synchronous and temporal relations between engagement in activities and the two primary dimensions of affect, namely positive and negative affect, using an intensive time-series design called concomitant time series analysis (CTSA). Twentyfour dementia caregivers completed 56 diary measures (4 times per day for 2 weeks) assessing their experience of positive and negative affect as well as engagement in a variety of activities. Total number of activities was significantly correlated with positive affect (r = .40), but not negative affect (r = −.12). Obtained pleasure from activities was significantly correlated with both positive (r = .42) and negative affect (r = −.17). These results may help further develop behavioral models of depression by suggesting that behavioral or self-reinforcing activities are associated primarily (or more saliently) with one's experience of positive affect. Future research examining the effect of behavioral interventions on both positive and negative affect is suggested, as is the examination of factors that may be more strongly associated with negative affect. KeywordsAffect; Depression; Activity; Time-Series; Dementia; Caregiving Those who provide care for a loved one with dementia are at increased risk for suffering both mental and physical health consequences (Schulz, O'Brien, Bookwala, & Fleissner, 1995). Perhaps the most notable consequence of caregiving is an increased risk for experiencing depressive symptoms. Indeed, compared to non-caregivers, caregivers are at approximately twice the risk for depression (Baumgarten et al., 1992), with studies placing caregivers' risk for depression between 28% and 33% (Cohen et al., 1990;Williamson & Schulz, 1993). Although research examining depressive symptoms among caregivers is quite common, little research has examined both positive and negative affect as individual constructs.Research over the past decades has established two basic, independent dimensions of affect termed positive and negative affect. Positive affect reflects one's level of excitement, interest, and enthusiasm, whereby negative affect reflects one's level of distress, fear, and relaxation (Watson, Wiese, Vaidya, & Tellegen, 1999). According to Watson, Clark, and Carey (1988) NIH-PA Author ManuscriptNIH-PA Author Manuscript NIH-PA Author Manuscript depressive disorders result from a combination of low positive affect and high negative affect. This tripartite model of depression (Clark & Watson, 1991) further identifies high negative affect as a common factor underlying both depression and anxiety, whereas low positive affect is a primary distinguishing feature of depression as compared to other negative mood states (i.e., anxiety). This theory has been supported in multiple studies (Brown, Chorpita, & Barlow, 1998;Chorpita, Albano, & Barlow, 1998;Joiner, Catanzaro, & Laurent, 1996;Watson et al., 1995). For example, Watson and colleagues (1999) demonstrated that positive and negative affect each contributed ...

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Engagement in Activities Is Associated With Affective Arousal in Alzheimer's Caregivers: A Preliminary Examination of the Temporal Relations Between Activity and Affect

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“…However, males and females may experience social interactions with family differently, and therefore, place different value on experiencing negative "family issues". Research has suggested that females' interaction with family and other groups (i.e., friends, community, groups) affects their well-being more so than males (Warr, Butcher, & Robertson, 2004). Further, in support of previous research, research has also suggested that female's survival rates increased with increases in social interactions while males survival rates was increased by solitary activities (Agahi & Parker, 2008).…”

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Influence of Gender and Life Stressors on Longitudinal Depression Treatment Outcomes Among Older Primary Care Patients

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“…Specifically, engaging in enjoyable and meaningful leisure activities can help in coping with stress and disabilities, decrease levels of depression and loneliness, reduce insomnia, improve the aging adjustment process, enhance social networking, prevent cognitive decline, and reduce the risk of dementia (Bennett, 2002;Dupuis, 2008;Endeshaw & Yoo, 2016;Mannell & Snelgrove, 2012;Scarmeas & Stern, 2003;Wang, Karp, Winblad, & Fratiglioni, 2002;Warr, Butcher, & Robertson, 2004).…”

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Chinese Seniors’ Leisure Participation and Constraints in Five Cities

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Luo²,

Huang³

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Leisure participation plays an important role in healthy aging. With the increasing elderly population and its potential social and economic influences, examining the factors that contribute to leisure constraints can be meaningful in evaluating and shaping Chinese seniors' leisure participation. Adopting a face-to-face cross-sectional design, this study interviewed 907 community-dwelling seniors in five cities across Eastern, Western, and Southeastern China to explore their leisure comprehension, participation, perceived constraints, and the relationship between demographic factors and perceived constraints. The results indicated that the participants were satisfied with their leisure participation in general; their leisure comprehension and participation were consistent with the literature. Various demographic factors influenced the perception of leisure constraints differently, with the city size of the participants' residence standing out in terms of its impact on the number of constraints. Recommendations for future research and policy development to promote healthy aging are discussed.

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Activity and psychological well-being in older people

Cited by 99 publications

References 18 publications

Engagement in Activities Is Associated With Affective Arousal in Alzheimer's Caregivers: A Preliminary Examination of the Temporal Relations Between Activity and Affect

Engagement in Activities Is Associated With Affective Arousal in Alzheimer's Caregivers: A Preliminary Examination of the Temporal Relations Between Activity and Affect

Influence of Gender and Life Stressors on Longitudinal Depression Treatment Outcomes Among Older Primary Care Patients

Chinese Seniors’ Leisure Participation and Constraints in Five Cities

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