Mechanisms of Physical Exercise Effects on Anxiety in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Lockdown: An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience and the Moderating Role of Media Exposure

Shuang-shuang, Xin; Ma, Xiujie

doi:10.3390/ijerph20043588

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“…In order to improve psychological resilience, resilience in psychological capital can assist elderly people living alone in building up psychological resources through physical activity. This will enable them to bounce back quickly from setbacks when confronted with unfavorable information, such as reminders of impending death ( Xin and Ma, 2023 ). The psychological capital sense of hope also assists the elderly living alone to maintain physical health through tai chi exercise, lessen fear and worry about death and future life, and develop optimism for the future ( Peh et al, 2017 ).…”

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The influence of tai chi on the death anxiety of elderly people living alone: the chain mediating effect of social support and psychological capital

Zhou,

Wu,

et al. 2024

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BackgroundPopulation aging is a global trend, and the number of older adults living alone is increasing. Tai chi, a traditional Chinese exercise, has been shown to improve the physical and mental health of older adults.AimTo investigate the effects of tai chi on death anxiety in older adults living alone and the role of social support and psychological capital in this relationship.MethodA cross-sectional study of 493 older adults living alone in four cities in southwestern China. Participants were assessed using questionnaires on tai chi practice, social support, psychological capital, and death anxiety.ResultsTai chi practice significantly reduced death anxiety in older adults living alone. It also positively correlated with social support and psychological capital, both of which negatively correlated with death anxiety. Social support and psychological capital mediated the relationship between tai chi practice and death anxiety, suggesting that tai chi may reduce death anxiety through these factors. These findings encourage older adults living alone to practice tai chi, as it may improve their mental and physical health and reduce their risk of death anxiety.ConclusionTai chi practice may reduce death anxiety in older adults living alone through the chain-mediated effects of social support and psychological capital. This suggests that tai chi may be a beneficial intervention for older adults living alone.

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The influence of tai chi on the death anxiety of elderly people living alone: the chain mediating effect of social support and psychological capital

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Wu,

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“…Mechanisms behind the effects of exercising on psychological health in older adults have been less studied so far [5,44]. In a study by Zhang et al, depression and sleep quality appeared to mediate the chain effect between exercise and cognition in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.…”

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“…An online survey study during the pandemic lockdown showed that psychological resilience was a mediator of the effects of physical exercise on anxiety. Moreover, reduced media exposure enhanced these effects [5]. Intensity of an exercise regimen is also important in terms of the benefits of physical training on mental health.…”

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“…Benefits of exercising are not limited to improvement in endurance and physical performance. Exercise may also have benefits on psychological variables including depressive symptoms, anxiety, perceived-social support and loneliness [2][3][4][5][6]. Moreover, exercise-related distress reduction can improve quality of life in older adults [7].…”

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The Effects of Exercising on Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults

Benlidayı

2023

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Exercising is an essential component of healthy aging. The benefits of exercise are numerous. There are certain benefits on physical performance. Exercise in older adults can increase endurance, improve balance and quality of life. The benefits of exercise are not limited to physical health. Psychological variables such as depressive mood and anxiety can also be modified by regular exercise. There are several types of exercise regimens. The most common exercise types tailored to older adults include aerobic training, strengthening, flexibility exercises and balance exercises. Specific exercises can be directed to individuals with certain health disorders. Exercising may mediate psychological health through the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal axis. Improved sleep via exercise can further lead to an improvement in mood and cognition. The current article reviewed the recent literature regarding the effects of exercising on psychological well-being in older adults.

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How the COVID-19 pandemic affected lifestyle and wellbeing factors associated with dementia risk in older adults with Subjective Cognitive Decline and Mild Cognitive Impairment participating in the APPLE-Tree (Active Prevention in People at risk of dementia through Lifestyle, bEhaviour change and Technology to build REsiliEnce) in England

Wright,

Demnitz-King,

Burton

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The COVID-19 pandemic negatively affected known dementia risk factors and cognition in older adults. We invited adults with mild cognitive concerns without dementia, aged ≥60 years participating in a randomised controlled trial of a psychosocial, secondary dementia prevention intervention, to complete a co-designed, semi-structured qualitative survey, regarding how the pandemic impacted their lifestyle and wellbeing in areas relevant to dementia risk: social connections, activities, diet, mental and physical health, community and family support. Data was collected between October 2020 and December 2022; we conducted manifest content analysis. 551/746 trial participants completed the survey. Most (n=530, 96%) described pandemic-related changes to lifestyle or wellbeing; two thirds (n=369/545, 67.7%) reported less activities. A quarter (n=145, 26.8%) identified no change in social connections, with others reporting less in-person meetings (n=139, 25.7%) or speaking to less people (n=99; 18.2%); a minority engaged in compensatory online activities (n=31, 5.7%) and online (n=63, 11.6%) or phone (n=90, 16.6%) social contact. Relatively few reported weight gain (n=22, 4.0%); two-thirds reported no change in their diet (n=360, 66.1%), with others eating more unhealthy food (n=31, 4.8%), more food (n=21, 3.9%) and/or snacks (n=11, 2.0%); others reporting more healthy eating (n=26, 4.8%) and/or more home cooking (n=57, 10.5%). Modes of support changed, with reliance on food parcels, online services and shopping by neighbours. Over half reported (almost exclusively negative) mental health pandemic-related changes (n=307, 56.9%), including depression, stress, fear and loneliness; many reported declines in physical health (n=153, 28.1%) and/or fitness (n=70, 12.8%). Stoical accounts of adaptation and resilience, enabled by technology and community support predominated, but were not possible for all. Reducing the digital divide, tackling loneliness and developing inclusive online/in-person support programmes that are more resilient in future lockdowns could protect cognitively frail people now and in any future pandemic, and contribute to national dementia prevention strategy. Trial registration:ISRCTN17325135; https://doi.org/10. 1186/ ISRCT N1732 5135 (27.11.19)

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Mechanisms of Physical Exercise Effects on Anxiety in Older Adults during the COVID-19 Lockdown: An Analysis of the Mediating Role of Psychological Resilience and the Moderating Role of Media Exposure

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The influence of tai chi on the death anxiety of elderly people living alone: the chain mediating effect of social support and psychological capital

The influence of tai chi on the death anxiety of elderly people living alone: the chain mediating effect of social support and psychological capital

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