The Effect of Physical Activity Experiences and Attitudes on Mood Status in the Elderly and Young Adults

Abstract

Background/Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effect of physical activity experiences and attitudes on the mood according to the elderly and young adults.

Methods/Statistical analysis: To carry out the study, statistical processing was performed using SPSS 18.0 for 296 senior citizen welfare centers and university students in area C.

Findings: First, as a result of a comparative analysis of physical activity experiences and attitudes according to the elderly and the young adults, the elderly were more interested in and experienced in physical activity experiences and attitudes than the young adults. Second, anxiety, depression, and anger were higher in the elderly than in the younger group. Still, in terms of vitality, the young adults were more elevated than, the elderly. Third, it was found that both the elderly and young adults had no effect on anxiety, depression, and anger In terms of physical activity experiences and attitudes, it was found that physical activity attitudes affected vitality.

Improvements/Applications: physical activity experiences and attitudes can increase vitality and become a driving force in life for the elderly and young adults, so it is necessary to focus on participating in physical activity.