Effect of Autonomy and Physical Activity on Self-Rated Health of Older Adults in India: Gendered Analysis Using Structural Equation Models.

Vijayan, Bevin (2024) Effect of Autonomy and Physical Activity on Self-Rated Health of Older Adults in India: Gendered Analysis Using Structural Equation Models. Experimental Aging Research, 50 (5). pp. 767-784. ISSN 0361-073X

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Abstract

The gendered expectations and responsibilities placed upon women can impede their ability to participate in social activities and engage in physical leisure pursuits, ultimately having a negative impact on their health. Our study investigates the mechanisms through which gender influences individuals’ engagement with physical activity during free time and how this relates to self-rated health outcomes among adults aged 45 years or older living in India. Using cross-sectional analysis and Structural Equation Modelling, we analyzed data stratified by gender and age from the Longitudinal Ageing Study of India to examine these conceptual pathways. We found that compared to men, women face greater limitations related to decision-making autonomy, experience more functional impairments, have weaker social networks that provide less support for engaging in leisure-time physical activity, leading them to report lower levels of overall wellbeing than men. Further analyses demonstrated distinct pathways through which each gender’s level of social network connectivity shapes behavior–strong connections increase opportunities for women specifically to engage positively with both peers and physically active pursuits supporting overall wellness goals. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.

Item Type:	Article
Authors:	Vijayan, Bevin
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Aged; aging; cross-sectional study; exercise; female; health status; human; India; latent class analysis; longitudinal study; male; middle aged; personal autonomy; physiology; psychology; sex factor; social support; Aged; Aging; Cross-Sectional Studies; Exercise; Female; Health Status; Humans; Latent Class Analysis; Longitudinal Studies; Male; Middle Aged; Personal Autonomy; Sex Factors; Social Support
Subjects:	Public Health
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bhopal > Public Health
Full Text Status:	None
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/6401
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