The effect of physical exercise on the spiritual well-being of older adults-mediating role of self-care ability

This study shows that physical exercise is positively correlated with both spiritual well-being and self-care ability of the elderly, and affects the spiritual well-being index through the mediating effect of self-care ability. Physical exercise is a proactive behavior, which is conducive to enhancing the physical and spiritual health and well-being of the elderly under the advocacy of "active aging".