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March 14, 2026Journal of the Korean society for Wellness

The Effect of Exercise Self-Efficacy on Quality of Life in Older Adults: The Mediating Role of Physical Activity Adherence and the Moderated Mediation by Social Connectedness

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CKChul-Min KimSKSang-Tai Kim

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Research demonstrates the mediating role of physical activity adherence and moderated mediation by social connectedness in older adults' quality of life, suggesting key implications for support...

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  • This research aims to identify how exercise self-efficacy influences quality of life in older adults, considering the mediating role of physical activity adherence and moderated mediation by social connectedness.
  • Surveyed 242 older adults aged 65 and above participating in exercise programs.
  • Measured exercise self-efficacy, physical activity adherence, social connectedness, and quality of life using validated questionnaires.
  • Analyzed collected data using SPSS 26.0 and PROCESS Macro 4.2 for mediation effects.
  • Exercise self-efficacy showed a significant positive correlation with physical activity adherence, social connectedness, and quality of life.
  • Both direct and indirect effects of exercise self-efficacy on quality of life were significant, confirming partial mediation via physical activity adherence.
  • The impact of physical activity adherence on quality of life varied according to levels of social connectedness, validating moderated mediation.

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Kim et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fa9ab39f7826a300b57ehttps://doi.org/10.21097/ksw.2026.2.21.1.415
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