Browsing College of Health and Human Performance by Subject "Older adults"
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A COMPARATIVE STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF TAI CHI AND MATTER OF BALANCE ON MEASURES OF BALANCE AND FALL EFFICACY IN OLDER ADULTS
(East Carolina University, 2012)The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of two intervention strategies, Tai Chi (n = 12) and Matter of Balance (n = 13) on balance and fall efficacy of adults 65 years and older as compared to a control ... -
Implicit versus explicit self-defense instruction on self-efficacy, affect, and subjective well-being
(East Carolina University, 2014)A rising concern that has been associated as a public health issue is violence and violent crimes. In an effort to counter issues associated with violence and violent crimes, communities and individuals will seek some ... -
The Relationship Of Level Of Physical Activity And Quality Of Life Of Community-Dwelling Older Adults
(East Carolina University, 2015)The purpose of this study was to describe observed relationships between level of physical activity engagement, perceived quality of life, and life determinants (i.e., age, gender, race, and educational level) of ... -
Widening sexual orientation inequities in smoking among older adults in the USA, 2015–2019
(2023-08-17)A recent editorial in Tobacco Control noted the neglect of older adults in the field of tobacco control, arguing that we must do better.[1] This research letter seeks to answer that call and amplify its message by assessing ...