A Study of the Relationship between Physical Activity Attitudes and Life Satisfaction among Retired Female Athletes: The Mediating Role of Body Satisfaction

XiaoXueyan and Halijah bt. Ibrahim
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XiaoXueyan: Faculty of Education Science & Technology, University technology Malaysia
Halijah bt. Ibrahim: Faculty of Education Science & Technology, University technology Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 3, 4833-4845

Abstract: With sports development, the life adaptation of retired athletes has gradually received attention. Especially retired female athletes face multiple challenges such as role change and lifestyle change after finishing their careers. This study aimed to explore the relationship between retired female athletes’ sports attitudes and life satisfaction and to analyse the mediating role of body satisfaction. A questionnaire was used to quantitatively assess the sports attitudes, body satisfaction and life satisfaction of 20 retired female athletes. The study’s results showed that sports attitudes indirectly positively influenced the life satisfaction of retired female athletes by enhancing body satisfaction. This finding emphasises the important role of body satisfaction in the mental health and quality of life of retired athletes. It provides a theoretical basis and practical guidance for the psychological support and life adaptation of retired female athletes.

Date: 2025
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