The Effect of Mind-Body Exercise on Sustainable Psychological Wellbeing Focusing on Pilates

doi:10.3390/SU11071977

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The Effect of Mind-Body Exercise on Sustainable Psychological Wellbeing Focusing on Pilates

Published Apr 3, 2019 · Suk-Kyu Kim, J. Shim, G. Han

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the theoretical model of mind–body exercise and to examine its effect on psychological wellbeing focusing on Pilates. A total of 219 surveys from Pilates participants were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The result of this study indicated service quality has a significant direct effect on participation satisfaction (+). Service quality does not have a significant direct effect on sustainable participation intention. Participation satisfaction has a significant direct effect on positive emotion (+). Participation satisfaction has a significant direct effect on negative emotion (−). Participation satisfaction has a significant direct effect on sustainable participation intention (+). Service quality has a significant indirect effect on sustainable participation intention mediated by participation satisfaction (+). The findings of this study will be valuable data for healthcare experts to establish more effective mental health strategies concerning mind–body exercise.

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Key takeawayMind-body exercise, such as Pilates, positively impacts psychological wellbeing through increased participation satisfaction and sustainable participation intentions.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

The Effect of Mind-Body Exercise on Sustainable Psychological Wellbeing Focusing on Pilates

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