TY - JOUR
T1 - Age differences in the effect of physical activity on depressive symptoms
AU - Fukukawa, Yasuyuki
AU - Nakashima, Chiori
AU - Tsuboi, Satomi
AU - Kozakai, Rumi
AU - Doyo, Wataru
AU - Niino, Naoakira
AU - Ando, Fujiko
AU - Shimokata, Hiroshi
PY - 2004/6
Y1 - 2004/6
N2 - This study examined associations between physical activity and depressive symptoms in 1,151 community-dwelling adults in Japan. Physical activity was measured using a pedometer, whereas depressive symptoms were assessed with the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale. A structural equation modeling with a cross-lagged panel design revealed that for the older adults (65-79 years of age), daily walking at baseline predicted fewer depressive symptoms at the 2-year follow-up, even after adjusting for confounders. In contrast, the association was not confirmed for the middle-aged adults (40-64 years of age). Findings suggest that age should be considered when estimating the effect of physical activity on psychological well-being.
AB - This study examined associations between physical activity and depressive symptoms in 1,151 community-dwelling adults in Japan. Physical activity was measured using a pedometer, whereas depressive symptoms were assessed with the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale. A structural equation modeling with a cross-lagged panel design revealed that for the older adults (65-79 years of age), daily walking at baseline predicted fewer depressive symptoms at the 2-year follow-up, even after adjusting for confounders. In contrast, the association was not confirmed for the middle-aged adults (40-64 years of age). Findings suggest that age should be considered when estimating the effect of physical activity on psychological well-being.
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U2 - 10.1037/0882-7974.19.2.346
DO - 10.1037/0882-7974.19.2.346
M3 - Article
C2 - 15222828
AN - SCOPUS:2642578332
VL - 19
SP - 346
EP - 351
JO - Psychology and Aging
JF - Psychology and Aging
SN - 0882-7974
IS - 2
ER -