Social capital predicts accelerometry-measured physical activity among older adults in the U.S.: a cross-sectional study in the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project

Social capital predicts accelerometry-measured physical activity among older adults in the U.S.: a cross-sectional study in the National Social Life, Health, and Aging Project

Abstract Background Older adults receive important health benefits from more robust social capital. Yet, the mechanisms behind these associations are not fully understood. Some evidence suggests that higher levels of social capital ultimately affect health through alterations in physical activity (P...

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Main Authors: Erin C. Ho, Louise Hawkley, William Dale, Linda Waite, Megan Huisingh-Scheetz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Older adults
Accelerometry
Physical activity
Social capital
Social network
Social engagement
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5664-6

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