A recent study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland found that positive mental well-being was linked to increased physical activity levels during the COVID-19 pandemic, while depressive feelings were associated with lower activity levels. The research showed that mental well-being and physical activity can form a positive cycle, with positive affectivity contributing to maintaining and even increasing physical activity.
The study focused on individuals aged 60 to 88 and found that those with higher levels of positive affectivity were more likely to engage in physical activity, even during the pandemic restrictions. However, older participants faced stricter restrictions, which may have impacted the role of mental well-being on physical activity.
The findings highlight the importance of supporting mental well-being to promote a physically active lifestyle, especially during challenging times like the pandemic. The study also found that depressive feelings were associated with lower physical activity levels, particularly among participants over 70.
The research was based on data from the Jyväskylä Longitudinal Study and the Promoting Safe Walking Among Older Adults study, both funded by the Academy of Finland. The results suggest that mental well-being plays a crucial role in maintaining physical activity levels, highlighting the need to focus on strengthening positive mental well-being to support an active lifestyle.
Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of mental well-being in promoting physical activity across different age groups, and the need to address both positive and negative aspects of mental well-being to support overall health and well-being.
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