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Dept. of Psychology, Dez. C., Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran
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Dept. of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Dez. C., Islamic Azad University, Dezful, Iran
10.22126/jap.2026.13097.1888
Abstract
Background: In recent years, the burgeoning aging population and increased life expectancy have spurred a transformation in societal attitudes towards later life and older adults. The conceptualization of "successful aging" reflects a shift in perspectives and an effort to enhance quality of life during this phase. Consequently, this study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of aerobic exercise on resilience and life expectancy in older women. Method: A quasi-experimental design with a pre-test/post-test control group was employed. The population consisted of all women aged 65 years and older residing in Andimeshk during the first half of 2024 (Iranian calendar year 1404). A sample of 30 participants (ages 65-75) was selected using purposive sampling and stratified randomly into experimental and control groups, based on pre-defined inclusion criteria. The experimental group participated in an eight-week aerobic exercise intervention, comprising three 60-minute sessions per week. Resilience was assessed using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), and Life expectancywas measured using the Hope Scale by Schneider. Data were analyzed using one-way MANCOVA with SPSS version 22, controlling for pre-test scores. Results: Findings revealed a statistically significant difference (p < .001) between the experimental and control groups in post-test scores for both resilience and life expectancy, after controlling for pre-test effects. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that aerobic exercise improves resilience and life expectancyin older women, representing novel avenues for psychological interventions. It can be recommended as an effective intervention strategy to enhance resilience and life expectancy in this population.
Janipourmofrad, K., Momeni, L., & Hassanpour Hashtijani, E. A. (2025). The Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise on Resilience and Life Expectancy in the Older Women. Aging Psychology, 11(3), 330-311. doi: 10.22126/jap.2026.13097.1888
MLA
Kolsoum Janipourmofrad; Leila Momeni; Ebad ahlah Hassanpour Hashtijani. "The Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise on Resilience and Life Expectancy in the Older Women". Aging Psychology, 11, 3, 2025, 330-311. doi: 10.22126/jap.2026.13097.1888
HARVARD
Janipourmofrad, K., Momeni, L., Hassanpour Hashtijani, E. A. (2025). 'The Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise on Resilience and Life Expectancy in the Older Women', Aging Psychology, 11(3), pp. 330-311. doi: 10.22126/jap.2026.13097.1888
VANCOUVER
Janipourmofrad, K., Momeni, L., Hassanpour Hashtijani, E. A. The Effectiveness of Aerobic Exercise on Resilience and Life Expectancy in the Older Women. Aging Psychology, 2025; 11(3): 330-311. doi: 10.22126/jap.2026.13097.1888
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