Merrill Ray M, Bowen Elise, Hager Ron L
Brigham Young University, UT, USA.
Gerontol Geriatr Med. 2015 Jul 2;1:2333721415593460. doi: 10.1177/2333721415593460. eCollection 2015 Jan-Dec.
This study assesses chronic disease or disease-related conditions as motivators of physical activity. It also compares these and other motivators of physical activity between Senior Games participants (SGPs) and the general population. Analyses are based on an anonymous cross-sectional survey conducted among 666 SGPs and 177 individuals from the general population. SGPs experienced better general health and less obesity, diabetes, and depression, as well as an average of 14.7 more years of regular physical activity ( < .0001), 130.8 more minutes per week of aerobic activity ( < .0001), and 42.7 more minutes of anaerobic activity per week ( < .0001). Among those previously told they had diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or depression, 74.2%, 72.2%, 70.4%, and 60.6%, respectively, said that it motivated them to increase their physical activity. Percentages were similar between SGPs and the general population. SGPs were more likely motivated to be physically active to improve physical and mental health in the present, to prevent physical and cognitive decline in the future, and to increase social opportunities. The Senior Games reinforces extrinsic motivators to positively influence intrinsic promoters such as skill development, satisfaction of learning, enjoyment, and fun.
本研究评估慢性病或与疾病相关的状况作为身体活动的动机。它还比较了老年运动会参与者（SGPs）和普通人群之间身体活动的这些动机及其他动机。分析基于对666名老年运动会参与者和177名普通人群进行的匿名横断面调查。老年运动会参与者总体健康状况更好，肥胖、糖尿病和抑郁症的患病率更低，并且平均有规律的身体活动时间多14.7年（P<0.0001），每周有氧运动时间多130.8分钟（P<0.0001），每周无氧运动时间多42.7分钟（P<0.0001）。在那些之前被告知患有糖尿病、高血压、高胆固醇或抑郁症的人中，分别有74.2%、72.2%、70.4%和60.6%的人表示这些疾病促使他们增加身体活动。老年运动会参与者和普通人群的百分比相似。老年运动会参与者更有可能出于改善当前身心健康、预防未来身体和认知能力下降以及增加社交机会的目的而积极进行身体活动。老年运动会强化了外在动机，以积极影响内在促进因素，如技能发展、学习满意度、享受感和乐趣。
