Dispositional optimism and pessimism in relation to physical activity and fitness in adulthood – a 15-year follow-up study

Jutta Karhu; Juha Veijola; Anna‐Maiju Leinonen; Maisa Niemelä; Tuija H Tammelin; Mirka Hintsanen; Jutta Karhu; Juha Veijola; Anna‐Maiju Leinonen; Maisa Niemelä; Tuija H Tammelin; Mirka Hintsanen

doi:10.1080/08870446.2025.2587629

November 18, 2025Psychology and HealthOpen Access

Dispositional optimism and pessimism in relation to physical activity and fitness in adulthood – a 15-year follow-up study

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This research explores the relationship between dispositional optimism, pessimism, and physical activity in adults over 15 years.
Longitudinal observation of adults over 15 years
Assessment of dispositional optimism and pessimism
Measurement of physical activity levels
Evaluation of muscular fitness
Higher levels of optimism were linked to increased physical activity
Lower levels of pessimism correlated with greater participation in physical activity
Some associations were found between physical activity and improved muscular fitness

Implication

Long-term follow-up shows optimism enhances physical activity in adults, indicating potential mental health benefits.

Abstract

Higher optimism and lower pessimism promote PA in adulthood, while PA may reduce pessimism. Cross-sectional associations with muscular fitness were detected.

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Karhu et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6924fee6c0ce034ddc351867 https://doi.org/10.1080/08870446.2025.2587629

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Dispositional optimism and pessimism in relation to physical activity and fitness in adulthood – a 15-year follow-up study

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Dispositional optimism and pessimism in relation to physical activity and fitness in adulthood – a 15-year follow-up study

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