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Exercise and well-being among older adults: A self-determination theory perspective

Solberg, Paul André
Doctoral thesis
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Abstract
With an increasing population of older adults there has been

increased interest in the fields of both science and politics in improving older adults’

ability to live a valuable and independent life (WHO, 2002; Nelson et al., 2007).

Being physically active and exercising seems central improving quality of life and

preventing institutionalisation among older adults. However, little is known about

how and for whom exercise influences older adults’ well-being. Few studies have

examined several types of training simultaneously, and hardly any have included a

psychological theory when investigating well-being outcomes among older adults.

Such information is important if we are to create effective interventions in the future,

and to increase activity among older adults.

Objectives: A multidisciplinary study was conducted with the overall aim of

investigating the effects of three types of exercise on muscle strength, physical

function and indices of well-being among older adults. This thesis examines the

effects on well-being. Secondly, there was an aim to identify and test possible

mechanisms for the exercise–well-being effect with variables suggested by selfdetermination

theory (SDT; Deci & Ryan, 1985a; 2000).
 
Paper I: Solberg, P. A., Kvamme, N. H., Raastad, T., Ommundsen, Y., Tomten, S. E., Halvari,

H., Loland, N. W., & Hallén, J. (2013). Effects of different types of exercise on

muscle mass, strength, function and well-being in elderly. European Journal of Sport

Science, 13, 112-125.
 
Paper II: Solberg, P. A., Hopkins, W. G, Ommundsen, Y., & Halvari, H. (2012). Effects of

three training types on vitality among older adults: A self-determination theory

perspective. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 13, 407-417
 
Paper III: Paper III.

Solberg, P. A., Halvari, H., & Ommundsen, Y. (In press). Linking exercise and

causality orientations to change in well-being among older adults: Does change in

motivational variables play a role? Journal of Applied Social Psychology.

doi: 10.1111/jasp.12088
 
Paper IV: Solberg, P. A., Halvari, H., Ommundsen, Y., & Hopkins, W. G. (In press). A one-year

follow-up of effects of exercise programs on well-being in older adults. Journal of

Aging and Physical Activity.
 
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Avhandling (doktorgrad) - Norges idrettshøgskole, 2013

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