Physical activity acting as a resource for social support among older adults in Brazil

Benedetti, Tânia Rosane Bertoldo; Schwingel, Andiara; Torres, Tatiana de Lucena

doi:10.4100/jhse.2011.62.26

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“…Due to the change in the family dynamics where parents are left at home alone because of children leaving home or loss of spouse or retirement may cause older people to lose opportunities for informal social interactions. However some elderly are just not interested in joining formal activities that demand much dedication (Benedetti et al 2011). A study to determine the effects of social exclusion on depressive symptoms in older Chinese who live alone in China found that social exclusion was significantly correlated with depressive symptoms (Tong et al 2011).…”

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The Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Depression Among the Elderly in Malaysia

Rashid

Tahir

2014

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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The population of Malaysia is relatively young, due to this there is a dearth in research conducted among the elderly especially relating to depression. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and the predictors of severe depression among the elderly in Malaysia. A sample of 2005 older adults randomly selected from the Penang State government's list of elderly receiving aid participated in the study. The Geriatric Depression Scale was used to screen for depression. Socio-demographic, social support, disease, functional and other factors were looked at as possible predictor variables. The prevalence of severe depression was 19.2 %. Indians (aOR = 2.0), being married (aOR = 10.5), widowed & divorced (aOR = 5.2), having poor (aOR = 2.7) or moderate social support (aOR = 2.7), having no one (aOR = 2.9), relatives (aOR = 2.3) or religious figures & others (aOR = 1.9) as compared to a spouse as a source of emotional support, feeling extremely lonely (aOR = 3.4), not socially active (aOR = 2.3), cognitively impaired (aOR 2.5), activities limited due to illness or disability (aOR = 1.6) and poor sleep quality (aOR = 3.6) were significant predictor variables. The prevalence of severe depression was high. It is pertinent that older adults, especially those with risk factors identified in this study be screened for depression at every opportunity.

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Section: Socio-demographic Variablesmentioning

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The Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Depression Among the Elderly in Malaysia

Rashid

Tahir

2014

J Cross Cult Gerontol

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“…PA is important to positively influence physical health parameters [14, 15] and for the social relationships of older adults [33]. Thereby, a physically active lifestyle is recommended for older adults.…”

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“…While QOL is widely discussed as the outcome, the role of PA and SS is discussed controversially. PA may be considered as a field of action, in which experiencing community and building up or maintaining social contacts are provided, and thus may be considered as a predictor of SS [33]. Contrarily, social contacts and social benefit can be considered as motives for engaging in PA and thus be considered as a predictor of PA [25, 26].…”

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Is the Effect of Physical Activity on Quality of Life in Older Adults Mediated by Social Support?

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Increasing evidence suggests positive associations between physical activity, social support, and quality of life in later life. However, the role of physical activity and social support in the influence on quality of life is unclear. In this viewpoint, definitions of central terms and key research findings on factors influencing quality of life in older adults are provided. We highlight the importance of both a physically active lifestyle and high social support in positively influencing quality of life. However, we question the direct effect of physical activity on quality of life and present data of a cross-sectional study to support the assumption that the effect of physical activity on quality of life might be influenced by perceived social support. In this cross-sectional study, self-reported physical activity, social support, and quality of life were assessed in a nonclinical sample of 100 adults aged between 60 and 80 years. Statistical analyses included correlation analyses and covariate-controlled mediation analyses. The results confirmed the research findings on positive correlations between all domains of quality of life and both physical activity and social support. Mediation analyses indicated that the effect of physical activity on all domains of quality of life was at least partially mediated by social support, when controlled for covariates. Based on the findings of published evidence and this cross-sectional study, a socially and physically active lifestyle is recommended for older adults to positively influence quality of life. However, the well-documented effect of physical activity on quality of might be an at least partially mediated effect by perceived social support. Practical and research-related implications of a potential indirect effect are discussed. Further prospective research is warranted to clarify the relationship between the variables.

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“…In this case correct and careful teaching of advantages and safety of recommended physical functioning can replace false ideas and fears of elderly people about risks, connected with physical exercises. It can rise their motivation for regular physical functioning (Bertoldo Benedetti et al, 2011;D'Amico et al, 2015;Pop, 2016;Pryshva, 2016).…”

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Influence of self–regulation psychological and physical means on aged people´s functional state

Kozina

Єрмаков

Bartík

et al. 2018

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Purpose: to form system of application of self-regulation psycho-physical means on mature and aged people. Material: experimental (n=28) and control (n=26) groups consisted of 55-60 years' age man, who did not practice sports beforehand and who had low mobile way of life. All man had no pathology in their health. All they gave written consent for participation in the research. The complex of special exercises was practiced every day during 20-30 minutes. We regularly registered indicators of heart beats rate during autogenous trainings in first, second and third weeks of psycho-physical means' application: autogenous trainings and exercises of special gymnastic. Results: we worked out a variant of autogenous training, which implies visualization of some objects. Such approach facilitates relaxation and creation of rejuvenation and health improvement image. We also developed special gymnastic on the base of Taoist health related physical exercises. Autogenous training, in combination with special exercises qigong cause changes, required for economic functioning of organism. Autogenous training greatly influence on heart beats rate. Change of this indicators is especially noticeable in first week of autogenous training's practicing. Combination of special qigong exercises and autogenous training renders positive influence on vegetative balance and orthostatic stability of elderly people. We worked out the structure of psycho-physical means for rising mature and older people's functional state. Conclusions: the offered system slows down the temps of ageing and activates adaptation mechanisms. It permits to compensate negative changes in organism. We marked out three

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Physical activity acting as a resource for social support among older adults in Brazil

Cited by 11 publications

References 19 publications

The Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Depression Among the Elderly in Malaysia

The Prevalence and Predictors of Severe Depression Among the Elderly in Malaysia

Is the Effect of Physical Activity on Quality of Life in Older Adults Mediated by Social Support?

Influence of self–regulation psychological and physical means on aged people´s functional state

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