Association of frailty with physical activity behaviour and well-being in older employees: moderated mediation by functional difficulty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many studies have highlighted the association between frailty, physical activity behaviour (PAB), and well-being, but no study has investigated a potential moderated mediating role of functional difficulty in this relationship. This association may not be the same between different income levels. This study, therefore, assessed the above moderated mediation between low- and higher-income samples.

Methods

This research employed a cross-sectional design in accordance with established research-reporting guidelines. The study population comprised two distinct Ghanaian samples, with N = 942 individuals in the low-income group and N = 600 individuals in the higher income group. Data analysis was carried out using Hayes's Process model through structural equation modelli

SUBMITTER: Danquah E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11786485 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature