Quantifying the relationship between physical performance and mental wellbeing in older adults: a field study
Based on objective PHP and subjective MWB measures, these results suggest a modest connection, with the two latent constructs sharing ∼1/5 of their variances. Consequently, further research is needed to identify other factors affecting the studied relationship in older adults. These cross-sectional findings, suggesting a moderate association, should be interpreted with caution. Still, they support recommending physical activity as one component of broader, multi-domain strategies to support the wellbeing of older adults.
Authors
- Robert Podstawski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1492-252X)
- Róbert Járai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-4913-9473)
- Ferenc Ihász (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0213-2237)
- Eliza E. Tóth (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5420-4311)
- Zoltán Alföldi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5486-6665)
- Ádám Balog (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9380-0899)
- Celal Bulğay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4026-9883)
- Attila Szabó (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2788-4304)
- Erzsébet Stephens‐Sarlós (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7723-0128)
- Angéla Somogyi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7966-1159)
- Anna Horváth‐Pápai
Institutions
- Eötvös Loránd University (HU)
- Bingöl University (TR)
- University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (PL)
- University of Pecs (HU)
- Széchenyi István University (HU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Aging
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fragi.2025.1630343
- Primary Topic
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00