Relationship Between Self-Regulation and Balance-Confidence in Active and Inactive Elderly Men

Abstract

Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between self-regulation and balance confidence among the active and in-active elderly in the city of Mahabad. Methods & MaterialsThe cross-correlational research included elderly people aged 60 to 85 years and living in Mahabad city. A total of 93 active elderly and 93 in-active elderly were randomly selected as sample. The Balance Confidence questionnaire and Self-Regulation questionnaire were used to gather data. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test, Pearson correlation, multiple regressions, and independent t test were used to analyze the collected data. This study was performed using SPSS software. Results The results showed that balance confidence had a positive and significant relationship with all the dimensions of self-regulation in the elderly (P≤0.05). Other than the disclosure feelings component (P=0.250), other dimensions of self-regulation can effect balance confidence. It was also found that there is a significant difference between the active (balance confidence: 3.2446±0.63735; self-regulation: 3.8017±0.75943) and in-active (balance confidence: 2.3468±0.69454; self-regulation: 2.8208±0.79782) elderly (P≤0.05). Conclusion This study confirms that lack of self-regulation in the elderly can lead to decreased physical activity and restrictions. It is suggested that self-regulation should be emphasized in the elderly so that they can overcome their environmental issues and enhance their balance confidence. A B S T R A C T Key words:Older adults, Balance confidence, Positive performance, Self-regulation Extended Abstract Objectivehe main consequences of balance problems in the elderly are falling and the fear of falling; these two consequences affect everyday life activities and the ability to move in home and community [1,2]. The fear of falling also leads to depression and lower quality of life in the elderly [3]. Studies on T balance confidence have reported its relationship with some functional abilities and personal characteristics in the elderly [4,5]. In addition to the relationship between balance confidence and balance performance [6,7], the relationship between balance confidence and physical activity [8] has also been confirmed. One of the factors that can contribute to balance confidence in the elderly is self-regulation. Self-regulation refers to the processes based on which people control their thoughts, feelings, and actions [9]. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the relationship between Methods & MaterialsThe present study was an applied research in terms of objective and also a descriptive-correlational one in terms of data collection. The entire research process was conducted under the supervision of the local ethics committee of the Department of Sports Sciences in Uremia University. The study population consisted of all older adults aged 60-85 years old in Mahabad city. A sample of 93 active and 93 inactive elders was selected using available sampling method. Here, inactive elderly subjects referred to those el...