노인의 스포츠활동이 건강노화에 미치는 영향: 자아탄력성의 매개효과 = Effects of Physical Activity on Healthy Aging Among the Elderly: The Mediating Effect of Ego-Resilience in Social Welfare Contexts

다국어 초록 (Multilingual Abstract)

This study aimed to examine the mediating role of ego-resilience in the relationship between sports participation and healthy aging among older adults. By elucidating this mechanism, the study seeks to provide both theoretical insights and practical implications for the development of policies and programs that promote senior engagement in physical activities. Participants included adults aged 65 years and older who were actively involved in sports programs offered by senior welfare centers, cultural centers, community halls, and senior clubs. Data were collected via structured questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS 25.0 and Jamovi software. Descriptive statistics, frequency analysis, correlation analysis, and exploratory factor analysis were conducted. The mediating effect of ego-resilience was assessed using Hayes’ (2013) PROCESS macro, Model 4.
The main findings are summarized as follows. First, sports participation was positively and significantly associated with healthy aging. Engagement in sports activities contributed not only to the maintenance of physical health and functional capacity but also to enhanced psychological vitality, emotional well-being, and social involvement. Second, higher levels of ego-resilience were associated with greater healthy aging outcomes. Third, ego-resilience demonstrated both direct and indirect effects on healthy aging, indicating that sports participation enhances healthy aging partially through the mediation of ego-resilience. These findings highlight that active participation in sports serves as a critical mechanism for promoting both physical and psychological well-being in later life by fostering ego-resilience.
Overall, this study underscores the importance of integrating psychological resources, such as ego-resilience, in senior sports programs. The results provide empirical evidence to support the development of targeted interventions and policy initiatives aimed at facilitating active, resilient, and healthy aging among older adults.