Review of research on the impact of physical activity on mental state of the elderly

Morga, Paulina; Traczyk, Justyna; Wittenbeck, Klaudyna; Zygmont, Agnieszka

doi:10.1515/physio-2015-0008

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“…It is worth emphasizing that the results clearly indicate positive correlations between physical activity and good psychological attitude among both men and women. Based on the current research, as well as studies by other authors, it is possible to state that it is worthwhile encouraging individuals with decreased mood to engage in various forms of physical recreation, and it is possible to treat physical activity as a method of prevention against decreased mood, depression and the consequences of such states [104,105]. Thanks to the correlation analyses, it was also observed that masculinity is positively correlated with psychological attitude in each of the studied groups.…”

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Too masculine for healthcare, too feminine for intense sports: correlation between gender conformity and pro-health behaviours

Pawłowska

Lipowska

Krokosz

2021

BJHPA

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Background: The goal of this paper is to examine to what extent levels of femininity and masculinity are associated with practicing several types of health behaviours among individuals who are physically active and inactive. Material/Methods: A total of 559 individuals aged between 35 and 45 (M = 39.4; SD = 3.2) took part in the study. The inactive group consisted of 211 individuals (n = 85 women, n = 126 men), and the active group consisted of 348 individuals (n = 131 women, n = 217 men). The participants completed the following pen-and-paper questionnaires: the Psychological Gender Inventory, the Health Behaviours Inventory, and the Inventory of Physical Activity Objectives. Results: Physical activity and androgynous psychological gender were shown to be associated with the levels of health behaviours in men and women. Among men, femininity turned out to be a factor protective against hegemonic masculinity, while among women it was observed that it is mainly masculinity that correlates with health behaviours. Physical activity was associated with a better psychological attitude. Conclusion: It is possible to treat physical activity as a protective factor against decreased mood and an aid in coping with decreased mood. Society and culture should encourage the development of femininity and masculinity from the earliest years. Future research on masculinity and femininity and pro-health behaviours should be aimed at looking for ways to promote physical activity among undifferentiated individuals.

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confidence: 60%

Too masculine for healthcare, too feminine for intense sports: correlation between gender conformity and pro-health behaviours

Pawłowska

Lipowska

Krokosz

2021

BJHPA

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“…Exercise could induce more dopamine secretion to help the aged maintain good mentality, expand the scope of social activities, enrich their mental world, and reduce the incidence of chronic diseases (Du et al, 2019). Morga et al (2015) have reported that physical exercise plays an important role in keeping the physical function of the aged, and it can affect their daily activities, mood and mental health. Ewing et al (2017) also have reported that poor sleep quality is a common early manifestation of mental disorders.…”

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Influencing factors of mental and bone health status of older women

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To investigate the influencing factors that influence the mental and bone health status of older women. Methods: A total of 576 older women aged more than 75 years old were recruited from 30 communities. Participants completed the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10). Participants' bone mineral density was measured by ultrasound bone densitometer or dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. Results: The average K10 score was (14.78±4.23). There were 352 subjects (61.11%) in "good" mental health status, 158(27.43%) in general status and 66(11.46%) in poor status. There were 315 older women(54.69%) who developed OP, and they had significantly higher K10 score than the non-OP subjects. A Multivariate Logistic Regression analysis showed that poor mental status, aging, age at menarche <16 years, long time of menopause, more delivery times were the risk factors for OP in older women, while regular exercise and high BMI were the protective factors against OP in older women. Pearson Correlation Coefficient analysis showed that bone mineral density was negatively correlated with K10 score. Conclusion: Mental and bone health of older women are affected by a variety of factors. Clinical care can focus on providing comprehensive prevention and control of these factors.

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“…21,22 A review of research on the impact of physical activity on mental and somatic status of elderly adults has indicated that the physical activity can be an alternative to pharmacological therapy for depressive disorders, and thus, it can affect the reduction of costs related to medical care for older persons. [23][24][25] Furthermore, regular physical exercises, physical therapy, and respiratory exercises cause the reduction of depressive symptoms, mental disorders, and anxiety states. 25 Moreover, the improvement occurs also in the area of social functioning, somatic conditions, and physical performance, as well as cognitive functions, attention span, and memory.…”

Section: Anxiety and Depressionmentioning

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<p>The Influence of Nonpharmacological Complex Therapy Conducted at a Community Day-Care Center on Cognitive function and Mood in Older Adults</p>

Gorzkowska

Zacharska-Quaium²,

Cholewa

2020

RMHP

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Introduction: Nonpharmacological interventions in the elderly may lead to the reduction of cognitive and depressive symptoms. The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in cognitive functions and mood in older adults participating in therapy, conducted in the community day-care center (CD-CC). Patients and Methods: The study group (SG) included 46 elderly adults (21 M, 25 W), the control group (CG) included 45 adults (12 M, 33 W), who participated in the activities of the University of the Third Age. The following measuring tools were used: Mini-Mental State Examination, Clock-Drawing Test, Verbal Fluency Test, Digit Span Test, Stroop Color and Word Test, Beck's Depression Inventory, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. The intervention consisted of CD-CC 6-month nonpharmacological therapy. Results: In the SG, compared to the CG, the scores on all the cognitive tests were significantly lower, Beck's Depression Inventory was significantly higher. After intervention, the SG and the CG did not show substantial differences in their scores on the Mini-Mental State Examination, Clock-Drawing Test, and Beck's Depression Inventory. In the SG, a significant improvement was reported on the Verbal Fluency Test, Beck's Depression Inventory and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale scores. Conclusion: The CD-CC complex therapy can be helpful for cognitive and emotional elderly functioning.

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Review of research on the impact of physical activity on mental state of the elderly

Cited by 4 publications

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Too masculine for healthcare, too feminine for intense sports: correlation between gender conformity and pro-health behaviours

Too masculine for healthcare, too feminine for intense sports: correlation between gender conformity and pro-health behaviours

Influencing factors of mental and bone health status of older women

<p>The Influence of Nonpharmacological Complex Therapy Conducted at a Community Day-Care Center on Cognitive function and Mood in Older Adults</p>

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