Physical activity-related well-being in older adults: social cognitive influences.
In this study, the pattern and correlates of physical activity-related well-being in older adults (N = 174; men = 49, women = 125; mean age = 66 years) were examined across a 6-month exercise trial. Baseline levels of self-efficacy fitness, importance of physical activity, and social support and exercise participation across the trial were used as correlates of positive and negative feeling states. Psychological responses to physical activity were assessed on a bimonthly basis across the trial. Latent growth curve analyses indicated significant growth in positive well-being over the 6-month period, with increases reaching a threshold at 4 months. Self-efficacy was inversely related to change in positive well-being across the trial. Frequency of activity and increases in well-being over the trial were significant predictors of self-efficacy at program termination. Findings suggest the social cognitive context of the exercise experience may have influence on exercise-related well-being.
McAuley
Edward
E
Department of Kinesiology.
Elavsky
Steriani
S
Department of Kinesiology.
Jerome
Gerald J
GJ
0000-0003-0612-2626
Department of Kinesiology.
Konopack
James F
JF
Department of Kinesiology.
Marquez
David X
DX
Department of Kinesiology.
D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D003071:Cognition; D015444:Exercise; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011788:Quality of Life; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012919:Social Behavior; D012944:Social Support