Wang Jianing, Tang Kaizhi
College of Art and Design, Hunan First Normal University, Changsha, China.
Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts, Shanghai University, Shanghai, China.
Front Psychol. 2024 Sep 9;15:1455720. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1455720. eCollection 2024.
Calligraphy, as a form of mindful practice, encourages focus, creativity, and relaxation, which collectively contribute to a more peaceful mental state. Through regular engagement in calligraphy, older adults can develop better coping mechanisms for stress, leading to more effective self-management of daily stressors. This enhanced ability to manage stress can reduce the overall burden on their mental and physical health, promoting a more positive outlook on life.
This study employed convenience sampling and snowball sampling to select 246 older adults aged 60-70 from Changsha, China, in March 2024 as valid samples. AMOS v.23 was used to construct a structural equation model to validate the hypotheses.
The study found a significant positive correlation between calligraphy activities and peace of mind/stress self-management. There is also a significant positive correlation between peace of mind/stress self-management and perceived health status. Additionally, peace of mind and stress self-management act as mediators between calligraphy activities and perceived health status.
This indicates that calligraphy activities not only contribute to the psychological well-being of older adults but also indirectly enhance their positive perception of their own health by improving their mental state. Consequently, such activities can be an integral part of holistic health interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of life and overall health of older adults.
书法作为一种正念练习形式，能促进专注、创造力和放松，共同营造更平和的心理状态。通过定期练习书法，老年人可以培养更好的压力应对机制，从而更有效地自我管理日常压力源。这种增强的压力管理能力可以减轻他们心理和身体健康的总体负担，促进更积极的生活态度。
本研究采用便利抽样和滚雪球抽样方法，于2024年3月从中国长沙选取246名60至70岁的老年人作为有效样本。使用AMOS v.23构建结构方程模型以验证假设。
研究发现书法活动与内心平静/压力自我管理之间存在显著正相关。内心平静/压力自我管理与感知健康状况之间也存在显著正相关。此外，内心平静和压力自我管理在书法活动与感知健康状况之间起中介作用。
这表明书法活动不仅有助于老年人的心理健康，还通过改善他们的心理状态间接增强了他们对自身健康的积极认知。因此，此类活动可以成为旨在提高老年人生活质量和整体健康的整体健康干预措施的一个组成部分。
