Emotional Outlook on Life Predicts Increases in Physical Activity Among Initially Inactive Men

被引:45
作者
Baruth, Meghan [1 ]
Lee, Duck-Chul [1 ]
Sui, Xuemei [1 ]
Church, Timothy S. [2 ]
Marcus, Bess H. [3 ]
Wilcox, Sara [1 ]
Blair, Steven N. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ S Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208 USA
[2] Pennington Biomed Res Ctr, Baton Rouge, LA USA
[3] Brown Univ, Providence, RI 02912 USA
关键词
physical activity; happiness; physician advice; DISPOSITIONAL OPTIMISM; SELF-EFFICACY; ACTIVITY INTERVENTION; CANCER SURVIVORS; OLDER-PEOPLE; HEALTH; EXERCISE; HAPPINESS; BEHAVIOR; ASSOCIATIONS;
D O I
10.1177/1090198110376352
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
100235 [预防医学];
摘要
This study examined the relationship between emotional outlook on life and change in physical activity among inactive adults in the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study. A total of 2,132 sedentary adults completed a baseline medical examination and returned for a follow-up examination at least 6 months later. Participants self-reported physical activity level and emotional outlook on life. Emotional outlook on life was significantly and positively related to physical activity participation at the follow-up visit in men but not women. Men who were usually very happy and optimistic at baseline had significantly greater increases in physical activity compared to men who were not happy. Men with a more positive outlook on life ( e. g., happier) may be more likely to increase physical activity levels. Physical activity interventions targeting men may be more successful if they first increase happiness.
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页码:150 / 158
页数:9
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