Age differences in the effect of physical activity on depressive symptoms

Yasuyuki Fukukawa; Chiori Nakashima; Satomi Tsuboi; Rumi Kozakai; Wataru Doyo; Naoakira Niino; Fujiko Ando; Hiroshi Shimokata

doi:10.1037/0882-7974.19.2.346

Age differences in the effect of physical activity on depressive symptoms

Yasuyuki Fukukawa^*, Chiori Nakashima, Satomi Tsuboi, Rumi Kozakai, Wataru Doyo, Naoakira Niino, Fujiko Ando, Hiroshi Shimokata

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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
Pages (from-to)	346-351
Number of pages	6
Journal	Psychology and Aging
Volume	19
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0882-7974.19.2.346
Publication status	Published - 2004 Jun
Externally published	Yes

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