Psychological well-being associated with a physical activity programme for persons over 60 years old.
Psychological well-being associated with a physical activity programme for persons over 60 years old.
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DOI:
10.1016/s1469-0292(00)00004-2
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发表时间:
2000-01-01
影响因子:
3.4
通讯作者:
Olszewski, H.
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作者:
Krawczynski, M.;Olszewski, H.
Objectives: To assess the effects of a multi-modal intervention programme, including physical activity, with people over 60 years of age. Design: Longitudinal pre-experimental design with 6-month follow-up. Methods: The programme was designed to improve physical, mental, and spiritual well-being and incorporated physical exercise and relaxation training, combined with seminars that addressed issues of creativity, psychology, philosophy of life, and communication. Programme participants (n=75) were involved in activities for 7 h a week over a period of 4 months and were examined three times: before the programme began, immediately after its completion, and after an interval of six months. Three psychological parameters were assessed: depression, hypochondria and feelings of the purpose of life. Results: Participants demonstrated statistically significant improvements in all measured psychological variables between the first and second assessment, and the improvements were maintained at follow-up. Conclusions: Within the limitations of the research design, the programme appeared successful in improving the quality of life of older people.