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http://dx.doi.org/10.22156/CS4SMB.2021.11.02.064

A Comparative Study on the Physical, Psychological, and Social Well-being of Elderly Women in Rural Areas Depending on their Participation in Swimming Activities  

Kim, Ji-Young (Department of Nursing, Jungwon University)
Kim, Hyang-Soo (Department of Nursing, Jungwon University)
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Journal of Convergence for Information Technology / v.11, no.2, 2021 , pp. 64-72 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to compare the physical, psychological, and social well-being of elderly women living in rural areas depending on their participation in swimming activities. Study sample consisted of 41 elderly women residing in the G province of C region who participated in swimming activities at least 3 times per week for one or more years, and 43 elderly women of the same area who did not participate in swimming activities. Data was collected over the course of 6 weeks. Analysis of the data showed that there are significant differences between participants and non-participants of swimming activities in their physical well-being(pain, flexibility), psychological well-being(perceived health status, depression), and their social well-being(strengthened interpersonal relations). In other words, participants of swimming activities, compared to non-participants, were in better physical, psychological, and social conditions. Thus, active encouragement and support must be in place for elderly women in rural areas to engage in swimming activities by utilizing local swimming facilities.
Keywords
Swimming activities; Elderly Women; Pain; Flexibility; Perceived health status; Depression; Strengthen interpersonal relations;
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