Gender Differences in the Social Function of Healthy Aging among Older Koreans

Jung, SuJung

doi:10.33527/nhi2022.27.1.104

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“…Likewise, in a study conducted with 384 people over 60 years of age, it was found that having a high level of education was related to a greater practice of physical activity (Arazi et al, 2022). Similarly, in a study carried out with a sample of 3,034 older adults (1,614 women and 1,420 men) it was found that women with low socioeconomic status obtained worse results in social, physical, and mental health compared to men (SuJung, 2022).…”

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Perfil sociodemográfico de los adultos mayores físicamente activos según el tipo de actividades de-portivas practicado: gimnasia, actividades acuáticas, yoga, pilates y danza (Sociodemographic profile of physically active older adults according to the type of physical activities practiced: Gymnastic Exercises, Aquatic Activities, Yoga, Pilates and Dance)

Parra-Rizo,

Cigarroa,

Olivera-Sánchez

et al. 2024

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Introducción. El ejercicio físico mejora la salud psicofísica de los adultos mayores. Sin embargo, existen variables sociodemográficas que favorecen o dificultan la práctica deportiva que han sido escasamente investigadas (educación, ingresos, género y estado civil), ni se ha prestado atención a estas variables en relación con los diferentes deportes practicados (gimnasia, actividades acuáticas, yoga, pilates y danza). Objetivo. Por ello, el objetivo de este estudio ha sido conocer el perfil sociodemográfico de los adultos mayores que realizan algún deporte. Procedimiento. Se utilizó la escala de calidad de vida CUBRECAVI y un cuestionario sociodemográfico en una muestra de 358 personas mayores de 60 años (M = 69,66, DT = 4,74). Resultados. Los resultados han mostrado que entre los mayores que hacen gimnasia hay más participantes que tienen menor cualificación académica (p < 0,001), bajos ingresos (p < 0,001); y mujeres (p = 0,003); y que los solteros y divorciados realizan actividades de danza en mayor proporción que otras actividades (p = 0,004). Conclusiones. En conclusión, la actividad deportiva practicada por los adultos mayores está relacionada con el nivel de educación que tienen, los ingresos que perciben, el género y su estado civil. Palabras clave: Personas mayores; envejecimiento; deporte, actividad física; diferencias socioeconómicas; educación; ingresos; género. Abstract. Introduction: Physical exercise enhances the psychophysical well-being of older adults. However, sociodemographic variables that may either facilitate or impede the engagement in physical activities, such as education, income, gender, and marital status, have been insufficiently explored. Furthermore, limited attention has been given to these variables concerning specific physical activities, including gymnastics, aquatic activities, yoga, pilates, and dance. Objective: The aim of this study is to delineate the sociodemographic profile of physically active older adults based on the specific type of physical activity they participate in. Procedure: A sample of 358 individuals aged over 60 years (M = 69.66, SD = 4.74) participated in the study, utilizing the Quality of Life Scale and a sociodemographic questionnaire, specifically the CUBRECAVI. Results: The findings indicate that older adults engaged in gymnastics are more likely to possess lower academic qualifications (p < .001), lower income (p < .001), and be women (p = .003). Additionally, single and divorced individuals participate in dance activities at a higher rate compared to other activities (p = .004).Conclusion: In summary, the choice of physical activity among older adults is associated with their educational level, income, gender, and marital status. Keywords: older adults; aging; physical activity; sport; socioeconomic differences; education; income; gender.

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