SRPC15-1-2025

SRPC-ID: SRPC15-1-2025  | Published online: 15-05-2025 |  ORIGINAL ARTICLE

Characteristics of self-satisfaction with the quality of life among seniors after the COVID-19 pandemic

Trojan Daria^1ABCDEF, Czaja Robert^1ABCDEF, Rzepko Marian^1ABCDEF, Drozd Sławomir^1ABCDEF, Godek Łukasz^1ABCDEF, Brożyna Maciej^1ABCDEF

^{Authors’ Contribution: A - Study Design; B - Data collection; C - Statistical analysis; D - Data interpretation; E - Manuscript Preparation; F - Literature search; G -Funds Collection}

Authors' affiliation:

¹University of Rzeszow, Medical College, Faculty of Physical Culture Sciences

Pages: 4-13

Cite this article: Trojan D., Czaja R., Rzepko M., et al. (2025) Characteristics of self-satisfaction with the quality of life among seniors after the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientific Review of Physical Culture 15, p.4-13.

Abstract:

Title: Characteristics of self-satisfaction with the quality of life among seniors after the COVID-19 pandemic
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the lives of older people, introducing significant challenges in both social and health aspects. Understanding how interventions such as regular physical activity can affect their quality of life is essential to developing effective strategies to support this social group in the post-pandemic period.
Aim of the work: The aim of the paper is to analyze the impact of regular physical activity on self-satisfaction with the quality of life among seniors after the COVID-19 pandemic, using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire.
Material and method: The study was conducted on a group of 60 seniors who completed the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire before and after a series of training sessions. Data analysis included a comparison of results before and after the intervention, with particular attention paid to changes in the well-being and quality of life of the subjects.
Results: The results of the study indicated that seniors participating in regular physical exercise reported an improvement in their self-satisfaction with life. The greatest differences were observed in the areas of mental health and sense of security, while the smallest differences were observed in aspects related to social relationships.
Conclusions: The study confirms that regular physical activity can significantly improve the quality of life of seniors, especially in the context of struggling with the negative effects of the pandemic. The work emphasizes the need for further research on the impact of physical activity on various aspects of seniors' lives, which can contribute to the development of more diverse and effective intervention programs for this population.

Keywords: life quality, seniors, COVID-19 pandemic