Physical Activity and its Relationship to life Satisfaction and General Health in the Elderly

<p>The purpose of this study was to Investigate the relationship between the level of physical activity and life satisfaction and general health in the elderly.</p> <p>The null hypothesis stated there would be no relationship between levels of physical activity and life satisfaction, common ailments, and health perception in the elderly (alpha = 0.05). The study was a correlational survey using a convenience sample from four groups of elderly subjects.</p> <p>Ordinal data was obtained through a health questionnaire administered to sixty subjects who met the criteria. Statistical analysis using chi-square found no relationship between the physical activity level and life satisfaction (X² = 0.47), common ailments (x² = 2.25), and health perception (X² = 1.12). Statistical analysis using Spearman rank correlation found no relationship between the physical activity level and common ailments (r = 0.128), and health perception (r = 0.001). There was significant relationship using Spearman rank correlation between physical activity level and life satisfaction (r = 0.290).</p> <p>The null hypothesis was divided into parts 1 and 2. Null hypothesis 1 stating that there is no relationship between levels of physical activity and life satisfaction as measured by the health questionnaire (alpha =0.05) was rejected. Null hypothesis 2 stating that there is no relationship between levels of physical activity and common ailments and health perception as measured by the health questionnaire (alpha =0.05) was accepted.</p> <p>It is recommended that further research be conducted which would identify the specific physical activity level needed to achieve a maintenance level and optimum functioning of both the physiological and psychological well being of the elderly.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Nursing

Year

1984

Author dc:creator

• Hannicker Clay, Joan A.

Contributors dc:contributor

• Frances L. Fickess
• Grenith J. Zimmerman
• Mildred Akamine

• Nursing
• Aged; Physical Fitness

Statement dc:rights

• This title appears here courtesy of the author, who has granted Loma Linda University a limited, non-exclusive right to make this publication available to the public. The author retains all other copyrights.

Language dc:language

English

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarsrepository.llu.edu/etd/1197

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarsrepository.llu.edu:etd-2705