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

A Pilot Study

Bibliographic Data

ID15511121
AuthorsAmir Dana (0000-0003-0191-7868, Islamic Azad University of Tabriz), Sheida Ranjbari (Islamic Azad University of Urmia), Hasan Mosazadeh (0000-0002-1313-8530, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, corresponding author), Wojciech Jan Maliszewski (0000-0001-9457-3149, Stanisław Staszic University of Applied Sciences in Piła), Aleksandra Błachnio (0000-0003-0756-7416, Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz)
Year2022
Volume19
Issue22
Pages14970-14970
Publication date2022-11-14
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph192214970
PMID36429688
OpenAlexW4309008633
LanguageEN
References cited41

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

Actigraphy · Body mass index · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Quality of life (healthcare · Young adult · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Medicine · Physical Activity and Health · Psychology · Gerontology

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