IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/gam/jijerp/v19y2022i22p14970-d971814.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Correlations of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity with Body Image and Quality of Life among Young and Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Author

Listed:
  • Amir Dana

    (Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Tabriz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tabriz 5157944533, Iran)

  • Sheida Ranjbari

    (Department of Physical Education, Urmia Branch, Islamic Azad University, Urmia 5716963896, Iran)

  • Hasan Mosazadeh

    (Department of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland)

  • Wojciech Jan Maliszewski

    (Faculty of Social Work, University of Applied Sciences, 64-920 Piła, Poland)

  • Aleksandra Błachnio

    (Department of Psychology, Kazimierz Wielki University, 85-064 Bydgoszcz, Poland)

Abstract

Significant evidence suggests that regular physical activity (PA) is correlated with numerous psychological benefits in adults such as improving body image and quality of life. However, this issue has not been differentiated between young and older adults. In addition, most previous studies used a self-reported questionnaire for measuring PA, the objectivity of which is limited in several ways. Hence, by using accelerometer technology for monitoring PA, this study was designed to examine the correlations of PA with body image and quality of life in young and older adults. In this cross-sectional study, we used objective actigraphy and survey data from 147 young and older adults, including 77 young and 70 older adults from Tehran, Iran. To examine our variables and hypothesis, the following instruments were implemented: the Persian version of the Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), the Persian version of the Quality-of-Life Questionnaire (WHOQOL-BREF), and the ActiGraph wGT3X-BT for measuring PA. An independent t-test and a multivariate regression analysis were used to analyze the data. The weekly PA of both young and older adults was found to be lower than the recommended amount. Young adults engaged in significantly more weekly PA than older adults. For young adults, PA (including MPA, VPA, and MVPA) was generally found to be significantly correlated with body image and quality of life. For older adults, however, we found only significant correlations between VPA and quality of life. These findings indicated that PA is a critical concern in adults, particularly older adults. Accordingly, it is necessary to adopt appropriate strategies to promote an active lifestyle among adults.

Suggested Citation

  • Amir Dana & Sheida Ranjbari & Hasan Mosazadeh & Wojciech Jan Maliszewski & Aleksandra Błachnio, 2022. "Correlations of Accelerometer-Measured Physical Activity with Body Image and Quality of Life among Young and Older Adults: A Pilot Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(22), pages 1-11, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:14970-:d:971814
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/22/14970/pdf
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/22/14970/
    Download Restriction: no
    ---><---

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Ralf Brand & Wolfgang Schlicht & Kay Grossmann & Rainer Duhnsen, 2006. "Effects of a physical exercise intervention on employees’ perceptions of quality of life: a randomized controlled trial," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 51(1), pages 14-23, January.
    2. Ian Lahart & Patricia Darcy & Christopher Gidlow & Giovanna Calogiuri, 2019. "The Effects of Green Exercise on Physical and Mental Wellbeing: A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(8), pages 1-26, April.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Fei Qin & Yiqing Song & George P Nassis & Lina Zhao & Yanan Dong & Cuicui Zhao & Yiwei Feng & Jiexiu Zhao, 2020. "Physical Activity, Screen Time, and Emotional Well-Being during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak in China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(14), pages 1-16, July.
    2. Lars Even Egner & Stefan Sütterlin & Giovanna Calogiuri, 2020. "Proposing a Framework for the Restorative Effects of Nature through Conditioning: Conditioned Restoration Theory," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-18, September.
    3. Hiromi Suenaga & Kanako Murakami & Nozomi Murata & Syoriki Nishikawa & Masae Tsutsumi & Hiroshi Nogaki, 2020. "The Effects of an Artificial Garden on Heart Rate Variability among Healthy Young Japanese Adults," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(24), pages 1-10, December.
    4. Zhenrao Cai & Dan Gao & Xin Xiao & Linguo Zhou & Chaoyang Fang, 2023. "The Flow of Green Exercise, Its Characteristics, Mechanism, and Pattern in Urban Green Space Networks: A Case Study of Nangchang, China," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(3), pages 1-19, March.
    5. Valerio Giustino & Giuseppe Battaglia, 2024. "Physical Training, the Pandemic and Sustainable Living," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(11), pages 1-4, May.
    6. Alessandro Rigolon & Matthew H. E. M. Browning & Olivia McAnirlin & Hyunseo (Violet) Yoon, 2021. "Green Space and Health Equity: A Systematic Review on the Potential of Green Space to Reduce Health Disparities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(5), pages 1-27, March.
    7. Hansen Li & Xing Zhang & Shilin Bi & Haowei Liu & Yang Cao & Guodong Zhang, 2021. "Green Exercise: Can Nature Video Benefit Isometric Exercise?," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(11), pages 1-12, May.
    8. Celia Marcen & Eduardo Piedrafita & Rubén Oliván & Irela Arbones, 2022. "Physical Activity Participation in Rural Areas: A Case Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(3), pages 1-21, January.
    9. Junia N. de Brito & Zachary C. Pope & Nathan R. Mitchell & Ingrid E. Schneider & Jean M. Larson & Teresa H. Horton & Mark A. Pereira, 2019. "Changes in Psychological and Cognitive Outcomes after Green versus Suburban Walking: A Pilot Crossover Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(16), pages 1-12, August.
    10. Matt Noseworthy & Luke Peddie & E. Jean Buckler & Faith Park & Margaret Pham & Spencer Pratt & Arpreet Singh & Eli Puterman & Teresa Liu-Ambrose, 2023. "The Effects of Outdoor versus Indoor Exercise on Psychological Health, Physical Health, and Physical Activity Behaviour: A Systematic Review of Longitudinal Trials," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-18, January.
    11. Michelle C. Kondo & Kehinde O. Oyekanmi & Allison Gibson & Eugenia C. South & Jason Bocarro & J. Aaron Hipp, 2020. "Nature Prescriptions for Health: A Review of Evidence and Research Opportunities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-16, June.
    12. Mike Rogerson & Ian Colbeck & Rachel Bragg & Adekunle Dosumu & Murray Griffin, 2020. "Affective Outcomes of Group versus Lone Green Exercise Participation," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(2), pages 1-8, January.
    13. Sujin Park & Eunsoo Kim & Geonwoo Kim & Soojin Kim & Yeji Choi & Domyung Paek, 2022. "What Activities in Forests Are Beneficial for Human Health? A Systematic Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(5), pages 1-29, February.
    14. Sigbjørn Litleskare & Tadhg E. MacIntyre & Giovanna Calogiuri, 2020. "Enable, Reconnect and Augment: A New ERA of Virtual Nature Research and Application," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-19, March.
    15. Guillermo Sanz-Junoy & Óscar Gavín-Chocano & José L. Ubago-Jiménez & David Molero, 2023. "Differential Magnitude of Resilience between Emotional Intelligence and Life Satisfaction in Mountain Sports Athletes," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(15), pages 1-13, August.
    16. Alina Herrmann & Rainer Sauerborn & Maria Nilsson, 2020. "The Role of Health in Households’ Balancing Act for Lifestyles Compatible with the Paris Agreement—Qualitative Results from Mannheim, Germany," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(4), pages 1-24, February.
    17. Angelika Maurer & Sebastian Deckert & Claudia Levenig & Theresa Schörkmaier & Carolin Stangier & Ulrike Attenberger & Monika Hasenbring & Henning Boecker, 2020. "Body Image Relates to Exercise-Induced Antinociception and Mood Changes in Young Adults: A Randomized Longitudinal Exercise Intervention," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-14, September.
    18. Yolanda Campos-Uscanga & Hannia Reyes-Rincón & Eduardo Pineda & Santiago Gibert-Isern & Saraí Ramirez-Colina & Vianey Argüelles-Nava, 2022. "Running in Natural Spaces: Gender Analysis of Its Relationship with Emotional Intelligence, Psychological Well-Being, and Physical Activity," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(10), pages 1-10, May.
    19. Emmanuel A. Ayeni & Ahmad M. Aldossary & Daniel A. Ayejoto & Lanre A. Gbadegesin & Abdullah A. Alshehri & Haya A. Alfassam & Henok K. Afewerky & Fahad A. Almughem & Saidu M. Bello & Essam A. Tawfik, 2022. "Neurodegenerative Diseases: Implications of Environmental and Climatic Influences on Neurotransmitters and Neuronal Hormones Activities," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-24, September.
    20. Gillison, Fiona Bridget & Skevington, Suzanne M. & Sato, Ayana & Standage, Martyn & Evangelidou, Stella, 2009. "The effects of exercise interventions on quality of life in clinical and healthy populations; a meta-analysis," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 68(9), pages 1700-1710, May.

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:22:p:14970-:d:971814. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: MDPI Indexing Manager (email available below). General contact details of provider: https://www.mdpi.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.