ABSTRACT The relationships between social and physical activities in older adulthood deserve further attention. This study explores the relationship of social leisure activity (SLA) and the psychological construct, valuation of life (VOL), to physical activity among the young, middle, and oldest old. Significant differences and relationships were observed. Oldest old showed significant drops in ability and activity, both physical and leisure activity. VOL is connected to SLA and physical activities specific to improving flexibility. The study findings suggest SLA and VOL are important points of leverage for helping older adults forestall decreases in physical activity, especially for the oldest old.

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社交休闲活动、体育活动和生命评估：长寿研究的结果

摘要 老年人社会活动与体育活动之间的关系值得进一步关注。本研究探讨了社交休闲活动 (SLA) 与心理建构、生命价值 (VOL) 与年轻人、中年和老年人的身体活动之间的关系。观察到显着差异和关系。最年长的老人在身体和休闲活动方面的能力和活动显着下降。VOL 与 SLA 和专门用于提高灵活性的体育活动有关。研究结果表明，SLA 和 VOL 是帮助老年人防止身体活动减少的重要杠杆点，尤其是对于最年长的老年人。