The Effect of walking exercise on the improvement of housewives' Self-esteem, Stress, Depression in terms of convergence

A Meta-Analysis of the Effects of Walking Exercise on Depression

“…In contrast, the study of middle-aged office workers was conducted twice a week for five weeks, totaling 10 sessions [41], which may explain the shorter duration and frequency of the intervention. Moreover, a study of middle-aged housewives [44] clearly set the intensity of the walking exercise, but a study with middle-aged female workers of [41] did not set the intensity of the walking exercise. Hence, it is necessary to apply not only the duration and frequency of walking, but also the intensity according to the characteristics of the participants.…”

“…Upon examining the age of unaffected participants in the studies selected for the meta-analysis, we identified a positive effect of walking on depression among older participants [34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43] and middle-aged housewives [44]. However, a study involving middle-aged office workers reported only a small effect of walking on depression [41].…”

“…However, a study involving middle-aged office workers reported only a small effect of walking on depression [41]. When comparing intervention durations, the study of middle-aged housewives was conducted three times a week for 15 weeks, totaling 45 sessions [44]. In contrast, the study of middle-aged office workers was conducted twice a week for five weeks, totaling 10 sessions [41], which may explain the shorter duration and frequency of the intervention.…”

The Interaction Between Physical Activity and Sleep Quality, Stress and Life Satisfaction among Adults - Aerobic Walking Intervention

“…Also, significantly lower levels of stress, lower symptoms of depression were found in prenatal women (Urizar Jr et al, 2004). Walking exercises have a positive effect on the improvement of self-esteem, stress, or depression for housewives (Kim, 2015). The comparison made between older and younger adults indicates that walking may be particularly beneficial for older individuals who are previously sedentary (Navalta, Sedlock, & Park, 2004).…”