Exploring Factors Associated With Resilience and Physical Activity in Older Men and Women Post-Hip Fracture

J Appl Gerontol. 2024 Jun;43(6):627-637. doi: 10.1177/07334648231221640. Epub 2023 Dec 17.

Abstract

This study aimed to test a model of factors associated with resilience and physical activity post-hip fracture and compare model fit between men and women. We used data from the seventh Baltimore Hip Study that included 339 participants. Model testing indicated that health status (men: β = .237, p = .002; women: β = .265, p = <.001), depression (men: β = -.245, p = .001; women: β = -.241, p = <.001), and optimism (men: β = .320, p = <.001; women: β = .282, p = <.001) were associated with resilience in men and women, but resilience was only associated with physical activity in men (β = .203, p = .038) and not in women. Social interaction was related to physical activity only among women (β = .206, p = .044). This study provides support for the relationship between resilience and physical activity at least among men.

Keywords: older adults; physical activity; post-hip fracture; resilience.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Baltimore
  • Depression* / psychology
  • Exercise* / psychology
  • Female
  • Health Status*
  • Hip Fractures* / psychology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Optimism / psychology
  • Resilience, Psychological*
  • Sex Factors
  • Social Interaction