2018
DOI: 10.1186/s12877-018-0913-1
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A mixed methods case study exploring the impact of membership of a multi-activity, multicentre community group on social wellbeing of older adults

Abstract: BackgroundSocial wellbeing factors such as loneliness and social support have a major impact on the health of older adults and can contribute to physical and mental wellbeing. However, with increasing age, social contacts and social support typically decrease and levels of loneliness increase. Group social engagement appears to have additional benefits for the health of older adults compared to socialising individually with friends and family, but further research is required to confirm whether group activitie… Show more

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“…There was a significant difference between the mean physical HR QoL scores (PCS) of the participants in the two groups with the PA group having significantly higher mean PCS scores than the social group. Means and standard errors were 53.2 (2.06) for the PA group versus 44.8 (2.1) for the social group (F [1, 30]=13.1, p = 0.001)(see Table 3). The was no significant change in PCS scores over time in either group (main effect of time time) and there were no significant differences between groups (group by time interaction).…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…There was a significant difference between the mean physical HR QoL scores (PCS) of the participants in the two groups with the PA group having significantly higher mean PCS scores than the social group. Means and standard errors were 53.2 (2.06) for the PA group versus 44.8 (2.1) for the social group (F [1, 30]=13.1, p = 0.001)(see Table 3). The was no significant change in PCS scores over time in either group (main effect of time time) and there were no significant differences between groups (group by time interaction).…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…All participants provided written informed consent to participate in this study. See [30] for further details of data collection procedures for this study.…”
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“…For older adults, the main health bene ts are improved social health, as sport provides a sense of belonging and opportunity to socialise (11). Similarly, participation in community group physical activities for older adults can improve social wellbeing, especially following signi cant life events such as retirement, or moving house (12). Participation in sport for older adults helped to reduce their loneliness and provided an opportunity to engage with friends and community clubs were an important social element in their lives and provided a positive family-like atmosphere (11).…”
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confidence: 99%