Health and Physical Fitness as Values Determining Health-Oriented Behaviors in Women Aged 45-59 and 60-74

The aim of the study was to compare the recognized and the practiced life values of women aged 45-59 and 60-74. The study involved 120 women, residents of the Lubuskie Province, participating in physical exercise. In the study a diagnostic survey was employed, with the use of the techniques of quest...

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Published in:Handel wewne̜trzny (Warszawa) 2017-01 (369 Tom I), p.343
Main Authors: Nowak, Maria Alicja, Nowak, Leonard
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Health behavior
Middle age
Older people
Physical fitness
Values
Women
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Summary:The aim of the study was to compare the recognized and the practiced life values of women aged 45-59 and 60-74. The study involved 120 women, residents of the Lubuskie Province, participating in physical exercise. In the study a diagnostic survey was employed, with the use of the techniques of questionnaire, interview and observation. For the statistical analysis frequency of characteristics and chi-squared independence test were applied. It was found that the greatest life values for both groups compared were health and family happiness. They were followed by physical fitness, a clean conscience and a good financial situation. Parallel recognition of the values of health and physical fitness by the respondents had an impact on the implementation of most of the analyzed health behaviors. Examination of the correspondence between systems of values and behavior patterns is of significant importance in predicting health behaviors. Studies into determinants of human choices would facilitate monitoring of the evolution of health-oriented lifestyle of society and creating optimal conditions for the development of physical recreation.
ISSN:0438-5403