The Relationship between Leisure-Time Physical Activity, Social Support from Friend and Perceived Health Status for Older Adults

• Main Authors: Hung, Ai-Cheng, 洪艾貞
• Other Authors: 何景華
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2014
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/64927919058592023785

碩士 === 國立高雄餐旅大學 === 餐旅管理研究所 === 102 === Social support has been found to have played a significant role in promoting and maintaining physical and mental health among older adults. The purposes of this study were：（1）to examine the relationship between leisure-time physical activity and perceived health among older adults, and（2）to examine the role of social support　from friend in this relationship. A survey questionnaire with a variety of validated scales, including leisure-time physical activity（LTPA), social support from friend, and perceived health status, was used to investigate individuals age 50 and over residing in Taiwan 5 major cities, i.e., New Taipei, Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung. Purposive criteria-based sampling was used to collect 312 valid samples from local parks, community centers, and senior universities from October 2013 to April 2014. Results of this study showed that the higher the level of LPTA, the better the perceived health among older adults. Results also showed a significant moderating effect of social support from friend on the relation between LTPA and the perceived health among older adults.