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Copyright CIDESD/FTCD, Research Centre for Sports Sciences, Health and Human Development; University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro/MotriPress 2012

Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the subjective well-being of elderly hikers oriented. The study is descriptive, quantitative and cross-sectional. The total sample consisted of 187 elderly people aged 61 or above hikers oriented and registered with the Health Walk Project. The instrument used was a questionnaire Kozma and Stones (1980), "Development of the Memorial University of New -- foundland Scale of Happiness -- Munshi" and a structured questionnaire containing independent variables to be investigated. The number of people in the family was significant in the negative experiences of people living with 3-7 people. However, those who live with 1 or 2 people or 8 or more, had higher averages of subjective well-being. Those who practice physical activity at least once a week have more positive experiences than non-practitioners. The results also showed the highest average subjective well-being for the elderly practicing 4 or 5 times a week.

Details

Title
Bem estar subjetivo em idosos praticantes de atividade física/Subjective well-being in physically active elderly
Author
Neto, J T Miranda; Lima, C A G; Gomes, M C S; Santos, M C D; Tolentino, F M
Pages
1097-1104
Section
ARTIGO ORIGINAL | ORIGINAL ARTICLE
Publication year
2012
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Edições Desafio Singular
ISSN
1646107X
e-ISSN
21822972
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Portuguese
ProQuest document ID
1024692667
Copyright
Copyright CIDESD/FTCD, Research Centre for Sports Sciences, Health and Human Development; University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro/MotriPress 2012