Event Title
The Relationship Between Quality of Life and Physical Activity
Location
CSU Ballroom
Start Date
10-4-2018 2:00 PM
End Date
10-4-2018 3:30 PM
Student's Major
Health Science
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Joseph Visker
Mentor's Department
Health Science
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
The concept of Quality of Life consists of emotional and social aspects of general well-being. These constructs encompass how one thinks, acts, and views the world. Existing literature suggests that exercise/physical activity has a beneficial outcome on quality of life. The study was done in order to assess whether physical activity also plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of life of undergrad college students. A total of 71 university students participated in this study by completing a pair of previously established self-report questionnaires, designed to quantify physical activity levels and quality of life. The data was gathered and analyzed using SPSS. Results of an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) failed to reveal a statistically significant difference in the quality of life scores between the various levels of physical activity. The results of a correlation, assessing the relationship between the quality of life scores and the summated physical activity levels failed to reveal a statistically significant relationship. Although the results of this study failed to show a relationship between quality of life and physical activity, further research and study is needed in order to understand the underlying mechanisms between these two factors.
The Relationship Between Quality of Life and Physical Activity
CSU Ballroom
The concept of Quality of Life consists of emotional and social aspects of general well-being. These constructs encompass how one thinks, acts, and views the world. Existing literature suggests that exercise/physical activity has a beneficial outcome on quality of life. The study was done in order to assess whether physical activity also plays a significant role in enhancing the quality of life of undergrad college students. A total of 71 university students participated in this study by completing a pair of previously established self-report questionnaires, designed to quantify physical activity levels and quality of life. The data was gathered and analyzed using SPSS. Results of an Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) failed to reveal a statistically significant difference in the quality of life scores between the various levels of physical activity. The results of a correlation, assessing the relationship between the quality of life scores and the summated physical activity levels failed to reveal a statistically significant relationship. Although the results of this study failed to show a relationship between quality of life and physical activity, further research and study is needed in order to understand the underlying mechanisms between these two factors.
Recommended Citation
Yemiru, Liya. "The Relationship Between Quality of Life and Physical Activity." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 10, 2018.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2018/poster-session-B/30
