Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Background The physical activity of the old people is affected by many factors, and the economic situation is an important factor affecting the physical activity. However, the relationship between economic autonomy and physical activity patterns among older adult Chinese has not been fully studied. Objective To investigate the association between different types of economic autonomy and physical activity patterns among Chinese older adults aged 60 and above. Methods Cross-sectional analysis of 1,961 participants from the 2018 China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Study (CHARLS). Economic autonomy was categorized into autonomous and non-autonomous groups. Physical activity was assessed through type, frequency, duration, and purpose, using validated questionnaires. Results Economic autonomy showed positive associations with low and moderate-intensity physical activities (p < 0.05). However, economically non-autonomous individuals demonstrated higher participation in high-intensity physical activities, primarily due to work-related demands (78.7%). The frequency of physical activity was significantly different among economic autonomy groups (p < 0.01).
Source: Frontiers in Public Health
Authors: Yuanheng Liu, Xianglin Luo, Hao Xu
Language: English
Topic: Physical Activity and Health
Subfield: Physiology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
Funder: Peking University
OpenAlex ID: W4407774349