A serial mediation model of physical exercise and loneliness: the role of frailty and depression
This study demonstrated a negative correlation between physical exercise and loneliness among older adults, with frailty and depression serving as significant mediators in this relationship. The findings suggest that physical exercise may alleviate loneliness in older adults by enhancing physiological function and fostering psychosocial empowermen.
Authors
- Song Gu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8109-3744)
- Shiling Liu
Institutions
- Zhejiang Normal University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Geriatrics
- Published
- 2025-05-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-05988-5
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.67
Funders
- Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China