Title:
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A Structural Equation Model of the relationship between physical activity and quality of life
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Author:
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Carbó-Carreté, Maria; Guàrdia Olmos, Joan; Giné Giné, Climent, 1948-; Schalock, Robert L.
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Other authors:
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Universitat Ramon Llull. Facultat de Psicologia, Ciències de l’Educació i de l’Esport Blanquerna |
Abstract:
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Background/Objective: Literature shows that practicing physical activity improves
the general health and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities. However, there is
little empirical research on the specific benefits physical activity provides and to what extent
these benefits occur. The goal of this study was to examine the impact of perceptions of physical
activity and the individualized support on each of eight quality of life-related domains and three
higher-order quality of life factors. Method: The sample consisted of adults with intellectual
disability (n = 529), their assigned professionals (n = 522), and a family member (n = 462). Most
participants attended day and residential services, and we applied the Personal Outcomes Scale
and the Support Needs and Strategies for Physical Activity Scale to all of them. Results: The
structural model parameter estimation showed high values, especially for the factor of wellbeing.
These data allowed us to confirm that perceptions of physical and individualized supports in the field of physical activity act as predictors of quality of life improvement. Conclusions: The results suggest that organizations devoted to enhancing personal outcomes should include physical activity in their programs, and revise both their own services and the use of physical
activity resources available in the community. |
Publication date:
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2015-12 |
Subject (UDC):
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159.9 - Psicologia 79 - Diversions. Espectacles. Cinema. Teatre. Dansa. Jocs. Esports |
Subject(s):
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Activitat física Qualitat de vida Deficiència mental |
Rights:
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© Asociación Española de Psicología Conductual |
Pages:
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10 p. |
Document type:
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Article |
DOI:
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doi:10.1016/j.ijchp.2015.11.001
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Published by:
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Elsevier España
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Publish at:
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International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology (2016) 16, 147---156
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