Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 346-351 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Psychology and Aging |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 Jun 1 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Ageing
- Geriatrics and Gerontology
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Fukukawa, Y., Nakashima, C., Tsuboi, S., Kozakai, R., Doyo, W., Niino, N., Ando, F., & Shimokata, H. (2004). Age differences in the effect of physical activity on depressive symptoms. Psychology and Aging, 19(2), 346-351. https://doi.org/10.1037/0882-7974.19.2.346