Psychological distress, psychosocial factors, and physical inactivity among older women and men in Sweden: a population-based study
Psychological distress is significantly associated with physical inactivity among older adults. Participation in social activities was identified as an essential factor in addressing physical inactivity. Social connections and physical inactivity are important factors to consider when supporting older adults' mental health. Public health interventions should promote and raise awareness of physical and mental health as well as the social dimensions of aging, while also considering age and sex-based differences.
Authors
- Marina Arkkukangas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7418-6088)
- Johnny Pellas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0707-0832)
- Sanna Tiikkaja (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5879-6588)
- Michail Tonkonogi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1619-9758)
- Maria Liljeroos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7957-8600)
- Lena Lönnberg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4706-6915)
- Susanne Nygård
Institutions
- Linköping University (SE)
- Dalarna University (SE)
- Uppsala University (SE)
- Mälardalen University (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24868-6
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Högskolan Dalarna