Significant associations between multidimensional factors and physical activity among older adults: an application of Andersen’s behavioral model
Older adults' physical activity levels needed improvement. Among these factors, age-related limitations can hinder participation in activities, while gender differences result in varying preferences and abilities regarding activities. Promoting pension insurance and improving community facilities could boost activity. Self-assessed health status is strongly associated with levels of physical activity. Governments should implement evidence-based health education, tailored incentives, strengthened community support networks, and upgraded age-friendly infrastructure to boost participation. These measures enhance public health and advance active aging through building age-friendly societies.
Authors
- Zeyu Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6343-0548)
- Ruizhi Yang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9025-7496)
- Yu Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2560-3927)
- Meizhen Zhang
- Zisheng Peng
- Jingjing Guo
Institutions
- Taiyuan University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Taiyuan University of Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1756044
- Primary Topic
- Physical Activity and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00