Effects of a Peer Group-based Resistance Exercise Program on the Social Support Network of Older Adults

[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the effects of a peer group-based exercise program on social networking among older adults. [Participants and Methods] Fifty-six older adults were divided into a peer group-based exercise program group (PG; n=26) and a control group (CG; n=30). Both groups p...

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Published in:Rigaku ryoho kagaku 2021, Vol.36(4), pp.481-489
Main Authors: GOTO, Fumihiko, WATANABE, Hidehiro, NAKASHIMA, Daiki, IDO, Hisanori, OKAYAMA, Naoki, TOMIYAMA, Naoki, KIMURA, Daisuke, HASEGAWA, Ryuichi
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Language:eng ; jpn
Subjects:
care prevention
Older people
peer group
Social networks
Social support
social support networking
Strength training
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Summary:[Purpose] This study aimed to investigate the effects of a peer group-based exercise program on social networking among older adults. [Participants and Methods] Fifty-six older adults were divided into a peer group-based exercise program group (PG; n=26) and a control group (CG; n=30). Both groups participated in a 3-month exercise program (once per week). The peer group-based exercise program was held for the PG for 3 months continuously. During this period, social support networking was assessed using the Lubben Social Network Scale (LSNS) at the baseline (T1), at the end of the exercise program (T2), and 3 months later (T3). Data were analyzed using repeated measures of ANOVA. [Results] Interactions were significant only with LSNS friend sub-scores, and there was a decrease in the LSNS friend sub-score in PG (from T2 to T3). [Conclusion] These results indicate that a peer group-based exercise program is effective at improving social support networking.
ISSN:1341-1667
2434-2807
DOI:10.1589/rika.36.481