Medrano-Ureña, M.R.; Ortega-Ruiz, R.; Benítez-Sillero, J.D. Physical Fitness, Exercise Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Adulthood: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2020, 17, 6343.
Medrano-Ureña, M.R.; Ortega-Ruiz, R.; Benítez-Sillero, J.D. Physical Fitness, Exercise Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Adulthood: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 6343.
Medrano-Ureña, M.R.; Ortega-Ruiz, R.; Benítez-Sillero, J.D. Physical Fitness, Exercise Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Adulthood: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health2020, 17, 6343.
Medrano-Ureña, M.R.; Ortega-Ruiz, R.; Benítez-Sillero, J.D. Physical Fitness, Exercise Self-Efficacy, and Quality of Life in Adulthood: A Systematic Review. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2020, 17, 6343.
Abstract
Background: The aim of the present work is the elaboration of a systematic review of existing research on physical fitness, self-efficacy for physical exercise, and quality of life in adulthood. Method: Using the PRISMA statement guidelines, and based on the findings in 396 articles, the final sample was composed of 31 articles, which were reviewed to show whether self-efficacy has previously been studied as a mediator in the relationship between physical fitness and quality of life in adulthood. Results: The results indicate that little research exists in relation to healthy, populations with the majority being people with pathology. Physical fitness should be considered as a fundamental aspect in determining the functional capacity of the person. Conclusions: We discuss the need to investigate the mediation of self-efficacy in relation to the value of physical activity on quality of life and well-being in the healthy adult population in adult life.
Keywords
physical fitness; exercise self-efficacy; quality of life; adulthood
Subject
Social Sciences, Behavior Sciences
Copyright:
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