The effect of floorball training on health status, psychological health and social capital in older men
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The effect of floorball training on health status, psychological health and social capital in older men. / Wikman, Johan Michael; Nistrup, Anne; Vorup Petersen, Jacob; Pedersen, Mogens Theisen; Melcher, Pia Grethe Sandfeld; Bangsbo, Jens; Pfister, Gertrud Ursula.
In: AIMS Public Health, Vol. 4, No. 4, 2017, p. 364-382.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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T1 - The effect of floorball training on health status, psychological health and social capital in older men
AU - Wikman, Johan Michael
AU - Nistrup, Anne
AU - Vorup Petersen, Jacob
AU - Pedersen, Mogens Theisen
AU - Melcher, Pia Grethe Sandfeld
AU - Bangsbo, Jens
AU - Pfister, Gertrud Ursula
N1 - CURIS 2017 NEXS 183
PY - 2017
Y1 - 2017
N2 - This article presents the results of a multidisciplinary study which investigated the effects of a period with floorball training on health status, psychological health and social capital of older men. Thirty-nine untrained men aged 69.9 ± 0.6 (range: 65–76) were randomized into a group playing floorball (n = 22) or a group playing petanque (n = 17) one hour twice a week for 12 weeks. Both groups filled out the Health Survey Short Form (SF-12) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) before and after the 12-week intervention. Linear regression analyses with bootstrapping showed that the men in the floorball group improved in the SF-12 composite score for mental health, as well as the HADS subscales anxiety and depression, compared to the men in the petanque group. In addition, 21 interviews were conducted with a sample of the men engaged in floorball. According to the statements in the interviews, the men in the floorball group experienced a high degree of solidarity and group cohesion which seemed to have increased their social capital during the intervention. In particular, the fun and joyful experiences of playing led to a high degree of social connectedness, which were mentioned by many of the men as the main reason for their participation throughout the 12-week period. The statistical results and the interview findings suggest that participation in a ball game such as floorball has several benefits regarding health status, psychological health and social capital and in addition that playing floorball is experienced as enjoyable amongst older men. Thus, it can be concluded that floorball is an activity that benefits older men and should be provided in relevant contexts, such as e.g. sport clubs or centres for seniors.
AB - This article presents the results of a multidisciplinary study which investigated the effects of a period with floorball training on health status, psychological health and social capital of older men. Thirty-nine untrained men aged 69.9 ± 0.6 (range: 65–76) were randomized into a group playing floorball (n = 22) or a group playing petanque (n = 17) one hour twice a week for 12 weeks. Both groups filled out the Health Survey Short Form (SF-12) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) before and after the 12-week intervention. Linear regression analyses with bootstrapping showed that the men in the floorball group improved in the SF-12 composite score for mental health, as well as the HADS subscales anxiety and depression, compared to the men in the petanque group. In addition, 21 interviews were conducted with a sample of the men engaged in floorball. According to the statements in the interviews, the men in the floorball group experienced a high degree of solidarity and group cohesion which seemed to have increased their social capital during the intervention. In particular, the fun and joyful experiences of playing led to a high degree of social connectedness, which were mentioned by many of the men as the main reason for their participation throughout the 12-week period. The statistical results and the interview findings suggest that participation in a ball game such as floorball has several benefits regarding health status, psychological health and social capital and in addition that playing floorball is experienced as enjoyable amongst older men. Thus, it can be concluded that floorball is an activity that benefits older men and should be provided in relevant contexts, such as e.g. sport clubs or centres for seniors.
KW - Faculty of Science
KW - Aging
KW - Ball games
KW - Indoor hockey
KW - Old age
KW - Quality of life
KW - Social network
U2 - 10.3934/publichealth.2017.4.364
DO - 10.3934/publichealth.2017.4.364
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 29546223
VL - 4
SP - 364
EP - 382
JO - AIMS Public Health
JF - AIMS Public Health
SN - 2327-8994
IS - 4
ER -
ID: 181870944