Hope as a predictor of physical activity behavior in middle-aged and older adults with musculoskeletal pain

These findings suggest that trait hope could be a key psychological predictor of self-reported physical activity in older adults with musculoskeletal pain. Clarifying the role of hope in the physical activity behavior of older adults could present a novel target for intervention.

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Frontiers in Psychology
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2025-04-29
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1572256
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Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Hope as a predictor of physical activity behavior in middle-aged and older adults with musculoskeletal pain

Kelly M. Naugle, Romain Kessler, Monica Teegardin, Anthony S. Kaleth
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Frontiers in Psychology
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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Hope as a predictor of physical activity behavior in middle-aged and older adults with musculoskeletal pain

Kelly M. Naugle, Romain Kessler, Monica Teegardin, Anthony S. Kaleth
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Abstract

These findings suggest that trait hope could be a key psychological predictor of self-reported physical activity in older adults with musculoskeletal pain. Clarifying the role of hope in the physical activity behavior of older adults could present a novel target for intervention.

Frontiers in PsychologyVol. 16
Indiana University Health (US), Indiana University Indianapolis (US), Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (US)
Indiana University
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
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