Higher positive affect was significantly associated with less daily sitting time (β = -27.08; 95% CI -47.77 to -6.39) and more light physical activity in older adults.
Cross-Sectional (n=595)
Do higher levels of subjective and social well-being correlate with less sedentary behavior and more physical activity in older adults?
Higher levels of subjective and social well-being in older adults are associated with less sedentary behavior and more physical activity, particularly among those aged 80 and older.
Effect estimate: β = -27.08 (95% CI -47.77, -6.39)
BACKGROUND: Subjective and social well-being, avoiding sedentary behavior (SB), and engaging in physical activity (PA) are important factors for health in older adults, but the extent to which they are related to each other remains unclear. We aimed to investigate these correlations, and whether they differ by age. METHOD: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 595 people aged 66 years and older, from the Swedish National study on Aging and Care in Kungsholmen. Subjective and social well-being (life satisfaction, positive and negative affect, social connections, social support, and social participation) were assessed through validated questionnaires and activPAL3 accelerometers provided information on SB and PA. Data were analyzed using multi-adjusted quantile regression models. RESULTS: Higher positive affect was significantly associated with less daily sitting time (β = -27.08, 95% confidence interval CI: -47.77, -6.39) and higher levels of light PA (LPA) (β = 40.67, 95% CI: 21.06, 60.28). Higher levels of social support and social participation were associated with less daily sitting time (β = -22.79, 95% CI: -39.97, -5.62; and β = -21.22, 95% CI: -39.99, -2.44) and more time in LPA (β = 23.86, 95% CI: 4.91, 42.81; and β = 25.37, 95% CI: 6.27, 44.47). Stratified analyses suggested that the associations of positive affect and social participation were strongest for individuals aged 80 years and older. CONCLUSIONS: Our results suggest that older adults with higher levels of subjective and social well-being spend less time sitting and engage more in PA. This was especially evident among the oldest-old individuals. Future research should longitudinally investigate the directionality of these correlations.
Chen et al. (Mon,) conducted a cross-sectional in Older adults (n=595). Subjective and social well-being was evaluated on Daily sitting time and light physical activity (β = -27.08, 95% CI -47.77, -6.39). Higher positive affect was significantly associated with less daily sitting time (β = -27.08; 95% CI -47.77 to -6.39) and more light physical activity in older adults.
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