Understanding Exercise Practices and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Senior Games Athletes

Bardhoshi, Gerta; Jordre, Becca; Schweinle, William; Shervey, Sarah Wollersheim

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“…Conversely, Müller et al (2011) found that skiing was effective as a positive mood modifier, showing a very positive mood and very low negative mood on ski days among the subjects of the intervention group. Consistent with this finding, Bardhoshi et al (2016) also confirmed significantly lower DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales) scores for Senior Games athletes compared with non-athletes among older adults.…”

Section: Psychological Distress and Mood Statesupporting

confidence: 78%

“…Of the 23 publications, no studies were excluded based on the results of quality assessment (Anderson and Keating, 2018). Overall, three studies met all of the MMAT criteria (Heuser, 2005; Dionigi, 2006 a ; Kirby and Kluge, 2013), 12 studies met 75 per cent (Grant, 2001; Dionigi, 2005; Dionigi and O'Flynn, 2007; Dionigi et al , 2011, 2013; Müller et al , 2011; Eman, 2012; Kelley et al , 2014; Bardhoshi et al , 2016; Liechty et al , 2017; Naar et al , 2017), seven studies met 50 per cent (Dionigi, 2006 b ; Heo and Lee, 2010; Heo et al , 2012, 2013 a , 2013 b , 2018; Kim et al , 2014; Östlund-Lagerström et al , 2015) and one study met 25 per cent of the criteria (Finkenzeller et al , 2011).…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Finkenzeller et al , 2011; Östlund-Lagerström et al , 2015) or significantly positive effects ( i.e. Müller et al , 2011; Bardhoshi et al , 2016) among senior sport participants. Two studies of Dionigi (2006 a ) and Kelley et al (2014) highlighted that the Masters Games and Senior Games participants valued competition itself by comparing their performance levels to others, pushing their bodies to attain a personal best, and enjoying the recognition and achievements.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This study has several limitations. The sample of studies tended to be homogeneous groups of highly educated and Caucasian older adults (Dionigi and O'Flynn, 2007;Heo and Lee, 2010;Heo et al, 2012Heo et al, , 2013aHeo et al, , 2013bHeo et al, , 2018Bardhoshi et al, 2016;Liechty et al, 2017;Naar et al, 2017). Several studies suggested that sociodemographic variables such as level of activity investment, gender, education level and retirement status may moderate the relationship between sport participation and certain benefits (e.g.…”

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Psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults: a systematic review

Kim

Fontes-Comber

2019

Ageing and Society

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Sport participation is well known to promote health outcomes for children and adolescents. Nevertheless, there is insufficient evidence about the psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults. This article provides the results of a systematic review of the psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults. A systematic review of seven electronic databases was conducted and a total of 21 studies published that attended to psychological and/or social health benefits from sport participation of older adults (50 years old and over) were included. The outcomes of older adults’ sport participation included life satisfaction, depression, anxiety, stress, mood state, hedonistic values, socialisation, competition, and personal psychological outcomes such as personal empowerment, self-confidence, self-esteem and resistance to the negative view of ageing. Future studies are needed to conceptualise and operationalise the different levels of involvement of sport participation.

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Psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults: a systematic review

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2019

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“…The masters athlete has been proposed as a model of successful aging and is thought to demonstrate high physiological reserve, intrinsic motivation to succeed, and positive psychological outlook due to incorporation of chronic exercise over the lifespan ( Shephard et al, 1995 ; Hawkins et al, 2003 ; Tanaka and Seals, 2003 ; Tanaka et al, 2011 ). Research investigating psychological outlook in older athletes has primarily addressed negative affects including depression, anxiety, and stress ( Heo and Lee, 2010 ; Bardhoshi et al, 2016 ). Masters athletes have been previously reported to have significantly lower depression, anxiety, and stress scale—21 scores compared with nonclinical normative data populations ( Bardhoshi et al, 2016 ).…”

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Life Satisfaction, Positive Affect, and Sleep Impairment in Masters Athletes: Modulation by Age, Sex, and Exercise Type

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IntroductionThe masters athlete has been proposed as a model of successful aging. Research studies investigating psychological outlook in older athletes have primarily addressed negative affects including depression, anxiety, and stress. The impact of lifelong exercise on positive affect and life satisfaction as well as sleep impairment that could impact on these psychological states is largely unknown.MethodsA series of questionnaires (general life satisfaction, positive affect, and sleep-related impairment) were administered to 240 masters athletes participating in the World Masters Athletics Championships. Total raw scores were converted into T scores for comparison with the general population. Meaningful difference was defined by the PROMIS® as one-half standard deviation from the centering sample.ResultsMeaningful differences were observed for improved general life satisfaction and reduced sleep impairment for all masters athletes. Positive affect did not reach the meaningful difference threshold. No significant sex differences were found for any of the questionnaires (all p > 0.05). Similarly, no significant differences were found between endurance, sprint, and strength/power sports for general life satisfaction (p = 0.18), positive affect (p = 0.46), and sleep impairment (p = 0.77). In general, life satisfaction increased with age (r = 0.15, p = 0.02), and sleep impairment trended towards reduction with age (r = −0.13, p = 0.05). Positive affect demonstrated no correlation with age (r = 0.09, p = 0.18).ConclusionThis study demonstrates that the lifestyles of masters athletes contribute to improved general life satisfaction and reduced sleep impairment but not improved positive affect. The beneficial effects were observed irrespective of age, gender, and sporting types.

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Sport Participation and Happiness Among Older Adults: A Mediating Role of Social Capital

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Understanding Exercise Practices and Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Senior Games Athletes

Cited by 15 publications

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Psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults: a systematic review

Psychological and social outcomes of sport participation for older adults: a systematic review

Life Satisfaction, Positive Affect, and Sleep Impairment in Masters Athletes: Modulation by Age, Sex, and Exercise Type

Sport Participation and Happiness Among Older Adults: A Mediating Role of Social Capital

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