Development of Physical Activity Promotion Model for Improving Subjective Well-Being on Elderly

Abstract

Development of Physical Activity Promotion Model for Improving Subjective Well-Being on Elderly

The objective of this research was to develop physical activity promotion model for improving Subjective Well-Being on Elderly. The research was conducted in 3 phases. The first phase was to study baseline data. The samples were the 3 administrators from 3 elderly clubs in Pathumthani Province, 6 of Public Health professionals and 9 elderly persons. Data was collected by using semi-structure Interview guide. The second phase was to develop a framework of physical activity promotion model for improving Subjective Well-Being on Elderly by constructing the framework of activity model and exercise equipment. The face validity was established by 3 experts. The third phase was to evaluate for the effectiveness of physical activity promotion model on elderly and their satisfaction evaluation. The samples in this study were 95 elderly peoples from three elderly clubs, Pathumthani Province. The instruments for the study were 1) the background information form 2) the Senior Fitness Tests-SFT, 3) the Subjective Well-Being questionnaires including The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and the Positive Affect/ Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) and 4) the semi-structure Interview guide related to the satisfaction of the samples to this project.

The major findings were revealed the effectiveness of physical activity promotion model after 6 months try out. The study was founded that the posttest mean scores on 4 items of physical fitness test regarding to the upper body strength, lower body strength, agility and balance and aerobic endurance higher than the pretest mean scores at .05, except for the lower body flexibility and lower body shoulder flexibility. Moreover, the posttests mean scores on satisfaction with life higher than the pretest scores at .05. Nor was the difference between the pre-posttest mean scores with regard to positive and negative affect. Furthermore, it was found that the elderly had satisfaction toward the physical activity model at the high level.

Implications drawn from this study show the importance of the role of physical activity in overall health promotion and Subjective Well-Being in particularly satisfaction with life for elderly, provide recommendations for promoting physical activity participation, and demonstrate the potential effects and motivation of physical activity frequency on elderly’ SWB.