EXPLORING THE INTERPLAY OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN ELDERLY MEN: A MULTIDIMENSIONAL PERSPECTIVE

Danijela Živković, Anđela Đošić, Stefan Mijalković, Saša Pantelić

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https://doi.org/10.22190/FUPES240330005Z
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Abstract


As the global population continues to age, understanding and addressing the complex interplay between physical activity (PA) and quality of life (QoL) among old people is becoming increasingly imperative. The aim of this study was to determine whether the level of PA is related to the QoL in elderly men. Using a set of eight variables of PA and four for quality of life assessment, an evaluation of physical activity and quality of life was performed on a sample of 666 senior men (67.37±5.68 years). The level of PA was measured using the IPAQ questionnaire, while the QoL was evaluated by the World Health Organization Questionnaire (WHOQoL-BREF). A canonical correlation analysis was conducted to identify any relationships. Statistical significance was set at p< .01. The results showed that statistically significant relationships were found between moderate PA and the Environmental Health domain of QoL (Sig.= .000). Additionally, relationships were found between overall Walking activity, total PA, and Leisure Physical Activity and Physical and Psychological Health, as well as Social Relationships (Sig.= .003). This study confirmed that different domains of PA are related to the quality of life in elderly men.


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old men, exercise, physical health, psychological health, quality of life

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