Perceived Health, Depression and Psychological Well-Being in Older Adults: Physical Activity and Osteoarticular Disease

Olga Molinero, Alfonso Salguero and Sara Márquez
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Olga Molinero: Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED) and Department of Physical Education, University of León, University Campus, 24071 León, Spain
Alfonso Salguero: Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED) and Department of Physical Education, University of León, University Campus, 24071 León, Spain
Sara Márquez: Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED) and Department of Physical Education, University of León, University Campus, 24071 León, Spain

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 15, 1-11

Abstract: Osteoarticular diseases are one of the effects of aging, and they are related to physical, psychological, and social functions. Physical activity seems to slow the start and progression of these kinds of illnesses and presents benefits for psychosocial health. The main aim of the study was to investigate the possible effect of physical activity level (Yale Physical Activity Survey) on quality of life (SF-36 Health Questionnaire), subjective psychological well-being (Psychological Well-being Scale), and depression levels (Geriatric Depression Scale), depending on osteoarticular illness. The sample consisted of 263 Spanish adults aged 65 to 98 years who had high or low physical activity (assessed by YPAS Questionnaire) and osteoarticular disease. Results show that physical activity influences the perceived quality of life, depression levels, and subjective well-being in older adults regardless of osteoarticular disease. The present study suggests the need for promoting physical exercise due to its proven positive impact on older adults’ mental health, entailing a significant reduction in the risks of suffering from a variety of frequent diseases and disorders.

Keywords: osteoarticular disease; physical activity; well-being (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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