Physical Activity and Psychological Resilience in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of the Literature.
J Aging Phys Act
; 32(2): 276-286, 2024 Apr 01.
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ABSTRACT
Older adults face numerous unfavorable functional changes caused by aging, but many exhibit resilience, which helps them cope with challenges. Physical activity is positively associated with resilience. Therefore, this systematic literature review aimed to uncover the relationships between physical activity and resilience in older adults. We have analyzed three freely and openly available databases (a) PubMed/Medline, (b) ScienceDirect, and (c) Google Scholar, which yielded 20 eligible articles based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Most studies (14) were cross-sectional, three were longitudinal, and three others used mindfulness-based or endurance-enhancing physical activity interventions. Their results revealed increased resilience even after short-duration and low-frequency interventions. Cross-sectional research results also support the positive relationship between physical activity and resilience in older adults, suggesting that the relationship might depend on exercise volume. Still, further research is needed to design interventions, understand the mechanism(s) involved in altering resilience, and maximize physical activity's benefits in aging people.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Resilience, Psychological
Type of study:
Systematic_reviews
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Aging Phys Act
Year:
2024
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Article
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