Department of Economics, Shih Hsin University, Taipei City 116, Taiwan.
Institute of Knowledge Economy Development, Shih Hsin University, Taipei City 116, Taiwan.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 2;18(15):8175. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18158175.
The aim of the present study was to clarify the relationship between regular LTPA (i.e., 150-300 min of moderate-intensity or 75-150 min of high-intensity physical activity) and happiness among middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan. The cross-sectional study data were obtained from the Taiwan National Physical Activity Survey, a nationally representative survey of the Taiwanese population. A total of 12,687 middle-aged and older adults (45-108 years) were ultimately enrolled in this study. The questionnaire data obtained through this national telephone survey included sociodemographic characteristics, self-reported health status, self-evaluations (comprising height, body weight, and happiness), and zip code of residence. The results suggest a significant positive relationship between regular LTPA and happiness scores; that is, the middle-aged adults who engaged in more LTPA may report higher happiness occurrence than others. This study suggests that regular LTPA is an essential factor influencing happiness. LTPA is an essential form of physical activity that helps middle-aged and older people to relax.
本研究旨在厘清规律的身体活动与台湾中年及老年人幸福感之间的关系。本横断面研究的数据来自于台湾全国体力活动调查，该调查是对台湾民众的全国性代表性调查。最终共有 12687 名中年及老年人（45-108 岁）纳入本研究。这项全国性电话调查所获得的问卷数据包括社会人口统计学特征、自我报告的健康状况、自我评估（包括身高、体重和幸福感）以及居住的邮政编码。结果表明，规律的身体活动与幸福感评分之间存在显著的正相关关系；也就是说，进行更多身体活动的中年人可能比其他人报告更高的幸福感发生概率。本研究提示，规律的身体活动是影响幸福感的重要因素。身体活动是一种重要的体育活动形式，有助于中年和老年人放松身心。
