Affective Exercise Experience in Childhood and Psychological Determinants of Exercise Among Japanese Older Adults

• Published in: Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport Vol. 96; no. 1; pp. 133 - 145
• Main Authors: Walker, Robert, Harada, Kazuhiro
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Routledge 02.01.2025; Informa UK Limited
• Subjects: Affect; Aged; Behaviour change wheel; Child; Cross-Sectional Studies; East Asian People; Exercise - psychology; Female; Health Behavior; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; Humans; Japan; Male; physical activity; Sex Factors; structural equation modeling; Surveys and Questionnaires; theoretical domains framework; Japan; Behaviour change wheel; theoretical domains framework; structural equation modeling; physical activity

Japan faces significant challenges associated with its super-aged society. Exercise and physical activity are recommended strategies to promote healthy aging and quality of life in older age. However, what determines exercise behavior among Japanese older adults is relatively unknown. The principle...