Association of frailty with workplace social activity, physical activity, and well-being among older employees: a moderated mediation in two income-variant samples.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research suggests that frailty is associated with lower physical activity and well-being in old age, but social activities at work may facilitate physical activity and its positive effect on well-being among older employees with frailty. This study, therefore, ascertained whether there is a moderated mediation of the association of frailty, Workplace Social Activity (WSA), and well-being by Physical Activity (PA).

Methods

The study adopted a cross-sectional design with relevant sensitivity analyses for confounding. The participants were within two Ghanaian samples with different income levels (low-income, n = 897, and higher income, n = 530). The minimum samples were calculated, and the statistical models were tested with Haye's Process Model through structural eq

SUBMITTER: Danquah E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11223269 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature