Strength training in older adults: An empowering intervention

Article Abstract:

The benefits of adding a psychological empowerment intervention (PEI) to traditional strength training (TST) on social cognitive variables in community-dwelling older adults are evaluated. It is found that empowerment-based exercise programs might be particularly motivating for older adults by creating a more meaningful physical activity experience for them but further research is necessary to determine whether changes in self efficacy and desire would influence long-term maintenance of strength training.

Middle aged persons, Exercise

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Older adults' desire for physical competence

Article Abstract:

A research aims to develop a scale to assess older adults' desire for physical competence (DPC) that requires different elements and levels of functioning. The DPC is found to be an apt tool to assess the incentive value of older adults for being physically competent and for future investigations on links between physical activity behavior and other social cognitive constructs.

United States, Aged, Elderly

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