A serial mediation model of physical exercise and loneliness: the role of perceived social support and resilience
(1) In this study, physical exercise and loneliness in older adults were negatively correlated. Perceived social support and resilience play mediating roles in the relationship between physical exercise and loneliness. (2) This study suggests that participation in group events or team sports is valuable for alleviating loneliness caused by a lack of social interaction.
Authors
- Song Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8109-3744)
- Xin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7246-2410)
- Yanguang Peng
Institutions
- Zhejiang Normal University (CN)
- Heilongjiang International University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2024-10-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05407-1
- Citations
- 14
- Primary Topic
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.95
Funders
- Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China