Enhancing Subjective Well-Being through Physical Activity for the Elderly in Korea: A Meta-Analysis Approach

Doyeon Won, Jung-sup Bae, Hyun Byun and Kwang-bong Seo
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Doyeon Won: Department of Kinesiology, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, USA
Jung-sup Bae: Department of Sport Science, Hanyang University-ERICA, Ansan 15588, Korea
Hyun Byun: Department of Sport Industry Studies, Yonsei University, Seoul 03722, Korea
Kwang-bong Seo: Department of Leisure, Sport and Taekwondo, Kyungmin University, Uijeongbu-si 11618, Korea

IJERPH, 2019, vol. 17, issue 1, 1-11

Abstract: The purpose of the current study was to meta-analytically investigate the psychological impacts of physical activity for the elderly population in Korea. The findings from 21 studies, using the comprehensive meta-analysis (CMA) program, indicated that participation in physical activity had a low, but meaningful, impact on the subjective well-being of elderly individuals. Of three exercise dose components, the duration of physical activity was the most influential, followed by the frequency and intensity of the physical activity. Of six subjective well-being measures, self-efficacy was most strongly associated with physical activity, followed by life satisfaction, leisure satisfaction, exercise satisfaction, successful aging, and happiness. Results of moderator analyses indicated that the influence of physical activity became more pronounced as the proportion of males increased. Meanwhile, of the three exercise dose components, only the relationship between the duration and subjective well-being was influenced as the percentage of participants without a spouse or partner increased. Overall, regular participation in physical activity is an effective way of promoting subjective well-being among older adults in Korea. Relevant guidelines regarding physical activity prescription and behavioral management strategies are discussed.

Keywords: physical activity; dose-response; subjective well-being; elderly; meta-analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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